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Dispatch
for October 13 , 2014 (Monday )
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2 PNOY Speech ,2 Radio Interview OF SEC. COLOMA, 18 Online News, 38 Photonews (Oct. 11 )
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24-Hour Public Weather Forecast
Issued at 5:00 a.m., 13 October 2014
Valid beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure
Analysis for 8 a.m., 13 October 2014 |
Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind
Analysis for 8 a.m., 13 October 2014 |
Satellite Image
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Synopsis:
Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Luzon.
Forecast:
Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon and MIMAROPA will experience
cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The
rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated
rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to northwest
will prevail over Luzon and coming from the southwest over the rest of
the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be
moderate to rough.
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October
13 , 2014 (Monday) as of 6:00-7:00 AM
CAVITE : Sunny
LAGUNA : Sunny
BATANGAS : Sunny
RIZAL : Sunny
QUEZON
: Sunny
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PIA-4A/QUEZON:
76 personnel of Quezon Provincial Police Office personnel participated
in the 'basic life support training' conducted by Quezon Emergency
Response Team. The training aimed to enhance the skills of PNP personnel
in responding to accidents and giving basic life support.
PIA
4A/BATANGAS: Muling nagsagawa ang pamahalaang panlalawigan katuwang ang
Philippine National Red Cross ng bloodletting activity sa bayan ng San
Jose na layong makakalap ng sapat na dugo para sa pangangailangan ng mga
maysakit sa lalawigan.
PIA-4A/BATANGAS:
Ginawaran ng pagkilala at parangal ang mga senior citizen sa lungsod ng
Batangas na layong bigyang pagpapahalaga ang ginagampanan ng matatanda
sa lipunan. May pitong matatanda ang nabigyan ng centennial award dahil
sa pagsapit ng kanilang edad na 100 taon.
PIA-4A/CAVITE:
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines announced that it
will soon energize the newly installed 600-megavolt ampre transformer in
Dasmarinas substation. The power transformer is part of the Dasmarinas
substation expansion project which will increase the capacity of the
facility to address the load growth of NGCP customers, particularly in
the MERALCO franchise area.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
Persons with disability (PWDs) delegates from the provinces of Cavite,
Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon will compete at the following categories:
Painting, Photography, Floral Arrangement, Cake Decor, Waste Reuse,
Cooking, Webpage Development, Desktop publishing, and English Text
processing at the Kakayahan 2014: 2nd Regional Abilympics with the
theme: "Talino at Panindigan ng Taong may Kapansansan, Pasaporte sa
Kaunlaran," being held today at Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of
Arts and Trade, San Antonio St., Binan, Laguna.
PIA-4A/LAGUNA:
Thirty two (32) persons with disability (PWDs) from the provinces of
Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and Quezon will vie at the diffrent categories
at the Kakayahan 2014: 2nd Regional Abilympics with the theme: "Talino
at Paninindigan ng Taong may Kapansanan, Pasaporte sa Kaunlaran" to be
held today at Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts and Trade, San
Antonio St., Binan, Laguna. National Council for Disability Affairs
Executive Director Carmen Zubiaga will deliver a message as guest of
honor at the opening ceremony of the event.
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Mount Mayon still under
Alert Level 3, says Palace |
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Mount Mayon remains in Alert Level 3, despite lava flow activities early
Sunday, a Palace official said.
"Batay sa pinakahuling ulat ng NDRRMC
(National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council), umiiral ang Alert
Level 3 sa Mount Mayon na ang ibig sabihin ay ito: that magma is at the
center of the volcano and that hazardous eruption is possible within weeks,”
Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr.,
said an interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan.
The NDRRMC estimated that
the people in evacuation areas have now reached some 12,931 families or
57,633 persons, from two cities and five municipalities in Albay.
The
Communications Secretary noted that the the total combined assistance
extended by the government and non-government organization (NGO) is now at
P88,773,524.
This came from the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD), the Office of Civil Defense, Department of Health (DOH),
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), PhilHealth, Department of Education
(DepEd), the Philippine Red Cross, and other NGOs.
Coloma added that
members of the Cabinet are set to visit Albay to assess the situation in the
evacuation centers.
These are Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Social
Secretary Dinky Soliman, Health Secretary Enrique Ona, Defense Secretary
Voltaire Gazmin, along with retired Admiral Alexander Pama, the executive
director of NDRRMC. PND (ag) |
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DOH rolls out
multi-sectoral response plan versus Ebola - Palace |
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The Department of Health rolled out a multi-sectoral response plan against
the Ebola virus disease, Malacañang said on Sunday, amid lingering concerns
that it might enter the country.
Health Secretary Enrique Ona
announced during the first National Ebola Virus Disease Summit, which was
held recently in Quezon City, that this plan contains the interim guidelines
for disease surveillance, notification and reporting of suspected Ebola
virus disease cases; clinical management including laboratory testing from
suspected cases; and infection control.
Communications Secretary
Herminio Coloma, Jr., in an interview over the state-run dzRB, said the
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in Muntinlupa City would
serve as the national referral center for testing and analyzing emerging and
reemerging infectious diseases using the same methods being applied by the
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
According to Coloma,
the RITM had so far examined 18 suspected cases of Ebola, which all rendered
negative results, thus making the country still free from the disease.
“Ang lahat ng mga dapat na paghandaan ay pinaghahandaan ng ating
Kagawaran ng Kalusugan at pinapatatag ‘yung ating depensa diyan sa Ebola
Virus Disease at sa iba pang mga infectious diseases,” Coloma said.
There are currently over 8,000 reported cases of Ebola epidemic, which
started in West Africa, with about 3,879 confirmed deaths based on the
October 9 figures of the World Health Organization. Countries affected
include Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and the United
States of America. PND (hdc) |
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President Aquino says
foreign visits necessary to build strong relations with other countries |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III said his attendance to the 7th Bali
Democracy Forum is important as the country builds strong relations with its
neighboring countries in the Asia Pacific region.
“Ang pagdalo natin sa Bali Democracy Forum ay patunay sa kahandaan ng
Pilipino na makipagtulungan upang makamit ang mas matatag at mas maunlad na
rehiyon at komunidad ng mga bansa,” the President said in his arrival speech
at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 on Friday.
“Patuloy po nating didiligan at pangangalagaan ang mga ipinunla nating
mahusay na pakikipag-ugnayan upang anihin ng susunod na henerasyon ang isang
Pilipinas na kabalikat sa kaunlaran hindi lang sa ASEAN kundi saiba’t ibang
panig ng daigdig; masigasig na tagapagtaguyod ng
kapayapaan; at modelo ng matatag na demokrasya.”
The President defended his recent trips overseas, arguing these are
necessary for the Philippines to forge better relations with other
countries.
He added that in the global stage, the success of a country is also a boon
to others, as its failure also negatively affects its neighbors.
“Bahagi mismo ng pagtupad sa ating mga hangarin ang pagpupunla ng binhi ng
tiwala at pakikipagtulungan sa ating mga karatig-bansa,” he said.
For instance, when Mt. Gunung Agung in Indonesia erupted in 1963, the
Philippines immediately sent paramedics and assistance to help affected
communities, he said.
And last year, when Typhoon Yolanda struck Eastern Visayas, Indonesian
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono extended his sympathies and gave around
$2 million to the typhoon survivors.
Indonesia also played a role in achieving peace in Mindanao, he said,
helping the Philippines during its negotiations with the Moro National
Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
The ASEAN neighbor is also supportive of the Philippines’s stand in the West
Philippine Sea, in fighting terrorism as well as addressing climate change.
“Kaya naman, ang ganitong uri ng ugnayan, talagang dapat pangalagaan.
Ididiin ko lang po: Hindi parang kabuteng sumusulpot ang ganitong
makabuluhan at matalik na relasyon sa pagitan ng mga bansa,” he said,
adding, “Kailangan matanim ang pagkakaunawaan at pagdadamayan, at arugain
ang binhi ng tiwala na namamagitan sa dalawa.”
The President arrived at NAIA Friday evening after attending the one-day
Bali Democracy Forum. PND (as) |
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National government extends
P55-million assistance to Albay residents |
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The national government extended more than P55 million for Albay province
through various government agencies as assistance to communities affected by
Mayon volcano’s impending eruption.
In a radio interview Saturday over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential
spokesperson Abigail Valte said that national government agencies have been
lending help to the province of Albay since the evacuation of affected
families started.
The government relocates the people away from the six-kilometer permanent
danger zone near Mayon volcano.
Valte also said government agencies as well as the local government continue
to monitor the situation near the volcano.
With regards to Typhoon Ompong that brought heavy flooding in Iloilo and
Zamboanga, Valte said the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Council (NDRRMC) also continues to lend assistance to affected residents.
“Kasi nang pumasok naman po ang Typhoon Ompong ay naka-preposition na ang
mga goods and medicines natin, and handa na ‘yung pagbibigay ng saklolo sa
mga kababayan natin doon sa mga apektadong lugar,” she told the radio
station. PND (as) |
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President Aquino says good
bilateral relations between Philippines and Indonesia to continue |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III has expressed confidence
that the good relations between the Philippines and Indonesia will continue
with the swearing-in of President-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo this month.
In an interview with the members of the Philippine media delegation here,
President Aquino said the Philippines would do everything to maintain its
good bilateral relations with Indonesia.
“Kaya naman tinutulungan natin na masiguradong ganoon nga ang mangyayari, na
inimbita tayo para dito sa Bali Democracy Forum, at ating sinadya dahil
tanda nga nang pagkilala natin sa malaking tinutulong sa atin ng Indonesia
at sa napakagandang relasyon natin,” the President said.
President Aquino was here in Bali on Friday to participate in the 7th Bali
Democracy Forum, which he co-chaired with outgoing Indonesian President
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday.
“Tapos ‘yung kay President-elect, 'di ba, parang natural naman siguro na
lalo pa niyang habulin at paigtingin ang relasyon sa isang bansang karatig
nila at kasama sa ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations),” the
President said.
President Aquino cited the agreement between the Philippines and Indonesia
on maritime boundary delimitation as one of the positive results of the two
nations’ good bilateral relations.
The Chief Executive said President Yudhoyono’s government also helped the
Philippines in protecting the welfare and safety of overseas Filipino
workers during the Arab Spring in 2011.
He also acknowledged Indonesia’s overwhelming assistance in the aftermath of
the devastating Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), as well as its participation in
the Mindanao peace process.
“Gagawin ng Pilipinas lahat para mapanatili ang magandang ugnayan at kung
puwede pataasin pa at patibayin pa ‘yung relasyon,” President Aquino told
members of the Philippine media delegation here.
Joko Widodo will be be sworn in as the seventh president of the Republic of
Indonesia on October 20. PND (co) |
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Government determined to
improve country’s airports, says Palace |
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The Palace said it expects significant improvements in the country’s major
airports next year as the Philippines aggressively promotes its tourism
sector.
Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said part of it is the
ongoing rehabilitation work at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Terminal 1.
“Nakikita naman natin that the work is taking place, which is why we
continue to seek the understanding of our passengers because of the
inconvenience that the rehab work is causing,” Valte told dzRB Radyo ng
Bayan in an interview Saturday.
Aviation authorities also transferred at least five of the international
airlines from Terminal 1 to NAIA Terminal 3, she said.
With the transfer, major airlines could fully utilize NAIA Terminal 3 easing
the passenger congestion at the Terminal 1. Among those transferred to
Terminal 3 include Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, KLM, and Delta
Airlines.
“So at least the remaining airlines there, mas kakaunti na sila, mas
kakaunti na ang mga pasaherong dadaan doon sa terminal na ‘yun, (Terminal 1)
especially now that it’s undergoing rehabilitation,” she noted.
The government has to improve the country’s facilities as it invites more
tourists to come to the Philippines, she said.
More visitors are expected to visit the Philippines next year as it hosts
the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, Valte said.
Spain’s Madrid Fusion is also coming to the Philippines in 2015, she said.
“That was one of the agreements that the President witnessed the signing of
in Madrid when he was there. So, we expect more visitors and we really have
made plans also for them,” she added. PND (as) |
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Palace says it will
participate in public hearings regarding President’s emergency powers |
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The executive branch is willing to participate in public hearing initiated
by Congress regarding the President’s request for emergency powers to
address the country’s energy concerns.
Some congressmen oppose the Palace’s request for emergency powers but it was
reported that they want to conduct public hearings on the proposal.
In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Saturday, Deputy
presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Palace will gladly
participate in such hearings.
“We’ve always accepted their invitations to act as resource speakers,
especially now that tayo ‘yung humingi ng emergency powers,” she told the
radio station.
Responding to accusations saying that the Palace is requesting emergency
powers because it wants to use the Malampaya funds, Valte said it is not a
logical conclusion since the use of the fund is delineated under the law.
The Aquino administration’s use of the Malampaya funds is consistent on the
guideline mandated by law even before the Supreme Court issued its decision
on the issue, according to the Palace official.
“So we’ve been very judicious in the use of the Malampaya funds and we will
not resort to excuses just to tap it,” Valte noted.
“We have always used it in accordance with the law and the strict
interpretation of it.” PND (as) |
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Aquino welcomes SWS
survey results, thanks respondents for positive rating |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday welcomed the
results of the latest Social Weather Station (SWS) survey, and assured the
public that his administration would continue to work hard.
The latest SWS survey, conducted from September 26 to 29 among 1,200 adults
nationwide, showed President Aquino’s public satisfaction rating rebounded
in the third quarter of 2014.
The survey showed 59 percent of respondents were satisfied with the
President’s performance and 25 percent dissatisfied, for a “good” net rating
of +34.
SWS said net satisfaction rating was up 9 points from June’s
“moderate” +25 (55 percent satisfied, 30 percent dissatisfied).
During an interview with the members of the Philippine media delegation here
in Bali, President Aquino said that he is grateful to the respondents who
gave him positive rating.
“Kapag tinitingnan natin ang survey, number one, sinasabi sa atin ang
sentimyento noong panahon na kinuha ‘yung survey ng ating mga kababayan, at
sila ang boss ko, kaya dapat pinapakinggan natin,” the President said.
President Aquino, however, said that his government would continue to work
hard to achieve its goals for the benefit of the Filipino people.
“Nagpapasalamat ako doon sa nagbigay ng positive rating sa atin pero, at the
same time siguro... parang tinutulak ko rin ang sarili ko at lahat ng mga
miyembro ng ating Gabinete at buong gobyerno na hindi tayo dapat makuntento
sa nagawa kundi maghanap pa ng paraan kung paano mas mapaganda pa ang ating
ginagawa,” the President said.
In an earlier statement, Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr of the Presidential
Communications Operations Office said that the strong public backing, as
reflected in recent surveys, inspires the government to work harder for the
benefit of the people.
“The heightened level of public satisfaction, approval and trust reported in
the latest public opinion surveys of both Pulse Asia and the Social Weather
Stations provides the impetus for intensified efforts by the President and
the Cabinet to strengthen the infrastructure for sustained and inclusive
growth,” he said.
Coloma noted that the administration is committed to plug the gaps in
service delivery and address concrete challenges such as the projected
energy shortfall in the summer of 2015.
The government is also determined to improve the country’s airports and
other gateways to keeping its hard-earned recognition as the most favored
tourist destination in the Asia-Pacific region, he added.
“Most importantly, the President is firmly committed to the
development of the Filipino people’s fullest potentials and
acknowledges that the government’s achievements are anchored upon the robust
support and solidarity of the citizenry,” he said.
President Aquino was in Bali on Friday to co-chair the 7th Bali Democracy
Forum with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. PND (co/as) |
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Indonesia bestows Adipurna
Award on President Aquino |
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(BALI, Indonesia) Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono bestowed on
President Benigno S. Aquino III the Adipurna Award in recognition of his
efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with Indonesia.
President Aquino received the “Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna” (Star of
the Republic of Indonesia), the highest honor from Indonesia, on the
sidelines of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) that he co-chaired.
In his speech after accepting the award, President Aquino thanked President
Yudhoyono for the honor, saying it represents the rich, historical relations
between the Philippines and Indonesia.
He said it is also “a recognition of the boundless potential of our
partnership, and of our continuing task of exploring areas of cooperation
and increasing our synergies in every possible manner, all for the mutual
benefit of our peoples.”
“It is for these reasons that the Philippines remains committed to working
towards strengthening and expanding our partnership with Indonesia,”
President Aquino said in his acceptance speech.
President Aquino also affirmed the strong and deep relations between the two
nations, and thanked Indonesia for its support to the Philippines,
especially in times of crisis.
“Indeed, whether one looks at our languages, our histories, or our cultures,
one can only find overwhelming evidence of the bonds that have tied our
countries together through the years,” he said.
“It is no surprise, then, that our relations have always been characterized
by solidarity and, above that, the warmth of enduring friendships,” the
Chief Executive added.
President Aquino also praised outgoing President Yudhoyono for his
exceptional leadership.
“As His Excellency President Yudhoyono concludes two successful terms as
President, he leaves behind a more vibrant Indonesia, one that has truly
taken its rightful place as an influential voice and as a leader in the
world stage,” he said.
“It is a testament to the exceptional leadership of President Yudhoyono, who
has nurtured in so many countries a feeling that Indonesia is a reliable and
constant partner,” the President added.
President Aquino assured the Indonesian leader that the Philippines remains
“fully committed to enhancing the cooperation we have forged; to deepening
our friendship with our neighbors, with whom we share common beliefs,
ideals, and aspirations for a more prosperous global community.”
The Adipurna Award is the highest honor given by the Indonesian government
to a foreign statesman who has rendered extraordinary service to the
integrity, viability and greatness of Indonesia.
Other heads of state who have received the Adipurna Award include Queen
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, and
former President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea. PND (co) |
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President Aquino calls on
Congress for immediate passage of resolution for emergency powers |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III called on Congress to
immediately grant him emergency powers so the government can contract
additional generating capacity to address the looming power shortage next
year.
During an interview with members of the Philippine media here, President
Aquino said the sooner Congress grants him emergency powers, the earlier the
government can prepare to solve the impending energy crisis in 2015.
“Ngayon, ang hinahabol natin kung ipapasa ninyo ipasa naman ninyo sana nang
mas maaga kaysa mas matagal dahil iba na rin ang marami tayong oras para
asikasuhin itong isyung ito,” the President said.
President Aquino cited the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) as one of the
government’s options to avert the possible shortage of 300 megawatts during
summer next year.
“Maraming mga pinaplano mula sa tinatawag na Interruptible Load Program
hanggang doon sa pagkukumbinsi na magbawas tayo ng paggamit ng kuryente,”
the President said.
“Pero ang hinahabol nga natin na nandiyan na lahat 'yan bago dumating ang
Marso,” added the Chief Executive, who attended the 7th Bali Democracy Forum
on Friday at the Bali International Convention Center.
In a letter dated September 12, President Aquino invoked Section 71 of
Republic Act 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act
of 2001, in seeking emergency powers from Congress. PND (co) |
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President Aquino arrives in
Indonesia for the 7th Bali Democracy Forum |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived here Thursday
evening to take part in the 7th Bali Democracy Forum, an annual
intergovernmental forum on the development of democracy in the Asia Pacific
region.
President Aquino and his official delegation left Manila on Thursday
afternoon on board chartered Philippine Airlines Flight PR 001. The
President's plane touched down at Ngurah Rai International Airport at around
8:30 p.m.
The President was welcomed at the airport by Philippine Ambassador to
Indonesia Maria Rosario Aguinaldo, Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Raniel
Ramiro, and officials from the Indonesian government.
President Aquino's official delegation include Foreign Affairs Secretary
Albert del Rosario, Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, Presidential
Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, and Presidential Management Staff Chief Julia
Abad.
On Friday, the President will join his fellow leaders in the Asia-Pacific
region at the Bali Democracy Forum that will be held at the Bali
International Convention Center.
President Aquino, co-chair of this year's forum with Indonesian President
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is also scheduled to deliver his remarks during
the said event.
The forum aims to promote and foster regional and international cooperation
in the field of peace and democracy through dialogue-based sharing of
experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles of equality,
mutual respect and understanding.
Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam
Hassanal Bolkiah, and delegates from 51 participating countries, as well as
68 international observers, are also attending the annual event.
Also on Friday, President Aquino will receive the “Bintang Republik
Indonesia Adipurna” (Star of the Republic of Indonesia) award, Indonesia's
highest state medal of honor. PND (co) |
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Indonesian leader welcomes President
Aquino, other Asia-Pacific leaders |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III and fellow leaders in the
Asia-Pacific region were welcomed by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono at the opening session of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum here Friday
morning.
President Aquino was greeted by President Yudhoyono upon his arrival at the
Bali International Convention Center for the opening of this year’s forum.
President Yudhoyono officially opened the 7th Bali Democracy Forum, which
carries the theme “Evolving Regional Democratic Architecture: The Challenges
of Political Development, Public Participation and Socio-Economic Progress
in the 21st Century.”
In his opening statement, the Indonesian leader welcomed all delegates of
the forum, saying that their participation in the event reflects their
“enduring dedication to the cause of democracy.”
“First of all, on behalf of the government and the people of Indonesia, I am
pleased to extend a warm welcome to all of you to the beautiful islands of
Bali. Your continuous and active participation in this forum reflects your
enduring dedication to the cause of promoting democracy,” he said.
President Yudhoyono also thanked President Aquino for his “readiness” to
co-chair this year's Bali Democracy Forum.
Also attending the event are Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and
the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Hassanal Bolkiah, as well as delegates from
51 participating countries, and 68 international observers. PND (co) |
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President Aquino pays
tribute to Indonesia’s Yudhoyono |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday paid tribute to
outgoing Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whom he considers a
“big brother,” during the 7th Bali Democracy Forum here.
President Aquino said Indonesia has worked with the Philippines to address
shared challenges, such as securing maritime borders, combating terrorism,
and raising awareness on climate change.
“Indonesia has indeed been a true friend to my people,” the Chief Executive,
co-chair of this year’s Bali Democracy Forum with President Yudhoyono, said
in his remarks.
President Aquino acknowledged the role of Indonesia in the Philippines’
efforts to establish lasting peace in southern Philippines.
“They have supported us in our efforts towards establishing a just and
lasting peace in Mindanao, by previously chairing key committees in the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and conducting consultation meetings
between my government and the Moro National Liberation Front, and by taking
part in the International Monitoring Team in our negotiations with the Moro
Islamic Liberation Front,” he said.
The President attributed the strengthening relations between the two
countries to his Indonesian counterpart, whom he also sees as “an able
partner.”
“A leader committed to a vision of mutual prosperity, he sought to find
solutions to a longstanding concern between our two peoples, and did so
while bearing in mind what is best for all parties,” he said.
With the assuring leadership of Yudhoyono, President Aquino said, the
Philippines and Indonesia were able to resolve in an amicable manner the
issue concerning the maritime boundaries in the Mindanao Sea and the Celebes
Sea.
Last May, the Philippines and Indonesia signed an agreement that draws
boundary on the overlapping exclusive economic zones in the Celebes Sea and
the Mindanao Sea.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive also noted that President Yudhoyono’s
commitment to the rule of law “has been crucial as we advance the peaceful
and just resolution of disputes in the South China Sea.”
“Under President Yudhoyono, not only has Indonesia seen impressive reforms
that have redounded to economic growth; Indonesia has likewise emerged as an
influential voice in both regional and international affairs,” he said.
The forum, which is being held at the Bali International Convention Center,
is also attended by Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and the Sultan
of Brunei Darussalam Hassanal Bolkiah, as well as delegates from 51
participating countries, and 68 international observers. PND (co) |
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New SWS survey shows
higher public satisfaction with President Aquino's performance, says Palace
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Malacañang on Friday welcomed the higher public satisfaction with President
Benigno S. Aquino III’s performance, as shown by the results of a new
survey.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Social Weather
Stations (SWS) survey result proves professional naysayers and predictors
wrong.
"President Aquino’s ratings remain historically high compared to the same
period of other administrations," she said in a statement. "Surveys are
snapshots of a political landscape at a certain time and accordingly
fluctuate."
"The more accurate measure of government performance is the number of people
who are empowered to take advantage of new and better opportunities," she
added.
Results of the Third Quarter 2014 Social Weather Station, conducted from
September 26 to 29 among 1,200 adults nationwide, had 59 percent of
respondents saying they were satisfied with the President’s performance and
25 percent saying otherwise, for a “good” net rating of +34.
The survey showed that net satisfaction rose 9 points from June’s “moderate”
+25 (55 percent satisfied, 30 percent dissatisfied).
Valte said that since 2010, the Aquino administration has consistently
instituted good governance and transparency reforms, which have translated
into tangible benefits for the people.
The administration's commitment to "tuwid na daan" has borne fruit, she
said, both in boosting the country’s global reputation and in bringing about
real change in people’s lives.
"We believe that these solid achievements will always result in public
support for the President’s agenda of change," she said.
The Palace official credited the higher public satisfaction with the
President’s performance to his continued work and that of his Cabinet.
“We trust that the public continues to see the reform agenda of the
President and how we continue to push for their interests,” she said. PND
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Palace asks the public to
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The Palace on Friday called for increased public vigilance following the
recent arrest of three suspected terrorists in Quezon City.
Initial reports from the authorities said the three were members of the
Rajah Sulayman group, which appears to be plotting an attack in Metro
Manila.
In a press briefing in Malacañang, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail
Valte said the Armed Forces of the Philippines has yet to confirm the
specific terror plot connected to the arrest of the suspects.
"However, our intelligence units are seeking to validate or verify these
reports, and as such, we are asking the people to report any suspicious
activities that they see to their local law enforcement, just to aid in the
efforts of our authorities," Valte said.
She assured the public that security agencies are working more closely in
monitoring the situation to preempt any criminal activity.
Asked if President Aquino had given the police and the military directives
before he left for Indonesia on Thursday, Valte said the President is aware
of the arrest of the three alleged terrorists and he is confident that the
security agencies could carry out measures to protect the country's major
centers.
On the security preparations for the visit of Pope Francis next year, Valte
noted that contingencies are in place for the pope's visit. She however
declined to give specifics.
"But we would like to assure, not just for the visit of the Pope, that our
security forces are continuing to do their jobs, so that we can sleep
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Bali Democracy Forum
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The democracy forum in Bali manifests People Power, as it harnesses the
resolve of the Asian people to attain a free and opportunity-laden region,
President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Friday.
"What we continue to demonstrate here, I believe, is one of the many
manifestations of People Power: of harnessing our united resolve towards a
democratic regional community, one where our respective peoples fully enjoy
the freedoms borne of democratic aspirations, where our peoples have the
wherewithal to open the doors of opportunity for themselves and their
fellowmen, and where, indeed, no one is left behind," the President said in
his speech at the 7th Bali Democracy Forum in Bali, Indonesia.
He said he stands as a leader of a proud nation that is determined to
contribute even more to the discourse on regional issues.
The President also highlighted the importance of ASEAN centrality, noting
that the collective growth of the region’s citizenries may only be fulfilled
in a regional context.
He recognized the steps taken by the regional bloc, saying ASEAN member
countries have worked to strengthen their respective institutions, and have
accorded their peoples the rights due them, allowing them to fulfill their
duties as citizens.
"As democracies, we share the view that the path to sustainable progress
must be one that redounds to the benefit of our Bosses, the very people from
whom our mandates emanate," he said.
President Aquino further said that the current ASEAN mode of engagement
considers each one as a brother in the path to mutual progress and
encourages citizens to embrace the democratic way of life.
While this process requires a significant amount of time, he said, the
prospects it brings are promising, and the regional partners are seeing this
method bear fruit at present.
"Thus, it is incumbent upon us to continue to show our brothers and sisters
in ASEAN that they chose the right path; we can do this by extending
assistance to them, in every manner possible," he added. PND (as) |
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President Aquino champions
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President Benigno S. Aquino III spoke about the benefits of democracy during
a forum in Indonesia, saying it empowers the people and builds just and
progressive societies.
In his speech during the 7th Bali Democracy Forum on Friday, the President
shunned authoritarianism, noting that governments having this system end up
in chaos and ruin.
In a democracy, he said, the government is systematically attuned to the
voice of the people, represents the people, and works toward the betterment
of its population.
"And while consensus building, which is the foundation of such a state, may
be a long and complicated process, it nonetheless presents more stable, more
solid foundations for equitable advancement," he said.
Democratic institutions seek to free and enable its citizens, and the first
freedom should always be from hunger, he said, quoting his late father,
former senator Benigno Aquino, Jr.
This freedom empowers the citizenry to become capable of nurturing and
fostering democracy, resulting in a virtuous cycle of inclusiveness,
stability, and development, he added.
"Meanwhile, when a people are rendered vulnerable and their rights and
freedoms are undermined, they become marginalized and more susceptible to
coercion, abuse, and the temptation to acquiesce to absolutism," he said.
The President, whose family was a victim of persecution during the Marcos
dictatorship, said that although authoritarian regimes get things done much
faster, they are detached from the people because they do not seek public
opinion.
"Naturally, such a regime, one divorced from the desires of its people, will
have weak foundations," he said.
"And as we have seen in history, all authoritarian regimes, regardless of
the cause of their coming to power, will at one point make political
survival the end all and be all of government."
The Chief Executive said that leaders may be tempted to consider an
authoritarian method, but they must realize that with the lack of consensus
and consent from the people, such a mode, which offers quick, short-term
gains, may be detrimental to society in the long term.
"That lack of consensus, combined with the great degree of dissatisfaction
that inevitably arises, leads to instability and the eventual collapse of
that particular system," he said.
President Aquino co-chaired the forum with Indonesian President Susilo
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Nasa Indonesia ang Pangulong Aquino para sa
‘7th Bali Democracy Forum’ |
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(BALI, Indonesia) Gabi ng Huwebes dumating dito ang
Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III para lumahok sa 7th Bali Democracy Forum,
taunang talakayan ng mga pamahalaan tungkol sa pag-unlad ng demokrasya sa
rehiyon ng Asya-Pasipiko.
Sakay ng chartered Philippine Air Lines Flight PR 001 nang dumating ang
Pangulong Aquino at ang kanyang opisyal na delegasyon sa Ngurah Rai
International Airport dito dakong ika-8:30 ng gabi ng Huwebes.
Ang Pangulo ay sinalubong sa paliparan nina Embahador Maria Rosario
Aquinaldo ng Pilipinas sa Indonesya, Defense and Armed Forces Attache Raniel
Ramiro at ng mga pinuno ng pamahalaang Indones.
Kabilang sa opisyal na delegasyon ng Pangulong Aquino sina Kalihim Albert
Del Rosario ng Ugnayang Panlabas, Kalihim ng Gabinete Jose Rene Almendras,
Tagapagsalita ng Pangulo Edwin Lacierda at Puno ng Presidential Management
Staff Julia Abad.
Biyernes nakatakdang ganapin sa Bali International Convention Center ang
Bali Democracy Forum ng mga lider ng Rehiyong Asya-Pasipiko na
kinabibilangan ng Pangulong Aquino.
Ang Pangulong Aquino ang ka-tagapangulo ni Pangulong Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono ng Indonesya ng kapulungan sa taong ito. Nakatakdang magtalumpati
ang Pangulong Aquino sa pagkakataong ito.
Hangarin ng kapulungan na isulong ang ibayong pagtutulungang panrehiyon at
pandaigdig man sa larangan ng kapayapaan at demokrasya sa pamamagitan ng
talakayang nakasalig sa mga karanasan at mabubuting gawaing umaalinsunod sa
mga prinsipyo ng pagkakapantay-pantay, pitagan sa isa’t isa at
pagkakaunawaan.
Dumadalo rin sa kapulungang ito ang Punong Ministro Xanana Gusmao ng Timor
Leste, si Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah ng Brunei Darussalam at ang mga delegado
ng 51 kalahok na bansa, gayundin ang 68 pandaigdig na tagamasid.
Biyernes nakatakdang tanggapin ng Pangulong Aquino ang Gawad na “Bintang
Republik Indonesia Adipurna” (Bituin ng Republika ng Indonesya) na
pinakamataas na karangalang state medal of honor ng Indonesya. PND (co/zaf) |
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Nagpugay ang Pangulong Aquino kay Pangulong
Yudhoyono ng Indonesia |
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(BALI, Indonesia) Nagpugay ang Pangulong Benigno S.
Aquino III sa pababa na sa tungkulin na Pangulong Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
ng Indonesia na tinawag niyang “nakatatandang kapatid” sa ginaganap na 7th
Bali Democracy Forum dito.
Sinabi ng Pangulong Aquino na ang Indonesia ay kaagapay ng Pilipinas sa
pagharap sa magkakatulad na pagsubok na tulad ng pangangalaga sa hanggahan
sa karagatan, pagsugpo sa terorismo, at pagpukaw ng kamalayan tungkol sa
pagbabago ng klima.
“Ang Indonesia ay matagal nang tunay na kaibigan ng aming mga kababayan,”
sabi pa ng Pangulong Aquino na siyang ka-tagapangulo ng Bali Democracy Forum
na ang Pangulong Yudhoyono naman ang pangulo.
Kinilala rin ng Pangulong Aquino ang papel na gimagampanan ng Indonesya sa
pagsisikap ng Pilipinas na matamo ang walang hanggang kapayapaan sa
katimugang Pilipinas.
“Tinulungan nila kami sa pagsisikap na maitatag ang makatarungan at walang
hanggang kapayapaan sa Mindanao nang pamunuan nila ang mahahalagang lupon sa
Organization of Islamic Cooperation at sa gayundin pagtawag ng mga pulong ng
aming pamahalaan at ng Moro National Liberation Front, at sa paglahok sa
International Monitoring Team sa pakikipag-usap namin sa Moro Islamic
Liberation Front,” wika ng Pangulong Aquino.
Binigyang diin ng Pangulo na ang matibay at magandang samahan ng dalawang
bansa ay utang sa Pangulong Yudhoyono na tinawag niyang “isang napakahusay
na kabalikat.”
“Siya ay isang lider na nakatuon ang pananaw sa parehong kasaganaan ng
dalawang bansa. Sinikap niyang ihanap ng lunas ang malaon nang namamagitan
sa ating mga mamamayan nang taglay sa isip kung ano ang higit na mabuti para
sa lahat,” dugtong pa ng Pangulo.
Sa tiyak na liderato ni Yudhoyono, sinabi ng Pangulo na nalutas ng Pilipinas
at Indonesia sa maayos na paraan ang ano mang isyung may kinalaman sa
hanggahan sa karagatan ng Mindanao at sa Celebes Sea.
Noong Mayo, nilagdaan ng Pilipinas at Indonesia ang kasunduang nagtatakda ng
hanggahan tungkol sa overlapping exclusive economic zones sa Celebes Sea at
Mindanao Sea.
Binanggit din ng Pangulong Aquino ang paninindigan ng Pangulong Yudhoyono na
pamamayani ng batas “na siyang mahalaga sa pagsisikap nating isulong ang
mapayapa at makatarungang paglutas sa mga sigalot tungkol sa South China
Sea."
“Sa ilalim ng Pangulong Yudhoyono, hindi lamang ang Indonesia ang nagtamo ng
kahanga-hangang mga repormang nagbunga ng pag-unlad ng ekonomya, kundi
naging daan pa para ang Indonesia ay maging makapangyarihang tinig sa mga
suliraning panrehiyon at pandaigdig,” pagbibigay-diin pa ng Pangulong Aquino.
Idinaraos ang kapulungan sa Bali International Convention Center dito kung
saan dumadalo rin ang Punong Ministro Xanana Gusmao ng Timor Leste at Sultan
Hassanal Bolkiah ng Brunei Darussalam, gayundin ang mga delegado buhat sa 51
bansang kalahok at 68 mga tagamasid na pandaigdig. PND (co/zaf) |
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Higit na mataas na ‘public satisfaction’ sa nagawa ng
Pangulong Aquino ang lumitaw sa bagong ‘SWS survey’ |
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Ikinalugod ng Malacanang ang higit na mataas na public
satisfaction sa pagtupad sa tungkulin ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na
lumitaw sa resulta ng bagong survey.
Pinatunayan ng resulta ng Social Weather Station (SWS) survey na mali ang
mga propesyonal na “naysayers and predictors,” sabi ni Deputy Presidential
Spokesperson Abigail Valte.”
“Ang ratings ng Pangulong Aquino ay nanatiling mataas kung ihahambing sa mga
nagdaang administrasyon,” wika ni Valte sa isang pahayag. “Ang mga survey ay
larawan ng political landscape sa isang panahon at nagbabagu-bago ito.”
“Ang higit na tamang pagsukat sa pagtupad ng pamahalaan sa gawain nito ay
nasa bilang ng mga taong nagkakaroon ng pagkakataong matamo ang bago at
higit na mabuting kalagayan,” dagdag pa ni Valte.
Ang resulta ng Third Quarter 2014 Social Weather Station poll survey na
ginawa mula Setyembre 26 hanggang 29 sa 1,200 may sapat na gulang sa buong
bansa ay nagsaad na 59 porsiyento ng mga tinanong ay nagpahayag na
nasisiyahan sila sa pagtupad sa tungkulin ng Pangulo at 25 porsiyento naman
ang taliwas ang pahayag, para sa “good” net rating na +34.
Lumabas din sa survey na tumaas ng 9 na puntos ang net satisfaction mula sa
“moderate” noong Hunyo +25 (55 porsiyento ang nasisiyahan (satisfied) at 30
porsiyento ang hindi nasisiyahan).
Sinabi ni Valte na buhat noong 2010, ang administrsyong Aquino ay laging
nagsasagawa ng reporma tungo sa mabuting pamamahala at transparency na
humantong sa tunay na pagbabago sa buhay ng mga mamamayan.
“Naniniwala kami na ang matatatag na nagawang ito ay magiging dahilan upang
laging suportahan ng taong bayan ang adyenda ng Pangulo tungo sa pagbabago,”
pahayag pa ni Valte.
Ayon kay Valte, ang mataas na “public satisfaction” sa pagtupad ng tungkulin
ng Pangulo ay bunga nang puspusang pagsisikap ng Pangulo na magtrabaho sa
tulong ng Gabinete niya.
“Lubos kaming nagtitiwala na patuloy na makikita ng sambayanan ang ang
adyendang reporma ng Pangulo at kung paano naming ito ipinagpapatuloy nang
puspusan alang-alang sa kanilang kapakanan,” dugtong pa ni Valte. PND
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Nanawagan ang Palasyo sa taong bayan na tumulong
sa mga alagad ng batas para biguin ang pakay ng terorista |
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Nanawagan ang Malacanang sa taong bayan na pag-ibayuhin
pa ang pagiging alisto at mapagbantay matapos madakip kamakailan ang tatlong
pinaghihinalaang terorista sa Lungsod ng Quezon.
Sa paunang ulat ng mga alagad ng batas, sinabing ang tatlo ay kasapi ng
grupong Rajah Sulayman na lumitaw na nagbabalak sumalakay sa Metro Manila.
Sa pulong balitaan sa Malacanang Biyernes, sinabi ni Deputy Presidential
Spokesperson Abigail Valte na kailangan pang kompirmahin ng Sandatahang
Lakas ng Pilipinas ang balak ng terorista na may kaugnayan sa nadakip na mga
pinaghihinalaan.
“Gayunman, ang ating intelligence units ay gumagawa na ng kaukulang hakbang
tungkol sa mga report na ito kaya naman, hinihiling natin sa ating mga
kababayan na ipaalam agad sa mga maykapangyarihan kung may mga
kahina-hinalang gawain silang makita nang maagap na makakilos ang ating mga
alagad ng batas,” sabi ni Valte.
Tiniyak ni Valte sa madla na kumikilos nang puspusan ang mga security
agencies upang maagap na masawata ang ano mang masamang balak ng sino man.
Sinabi ni Valte na alam ng Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang tungkol sa
pagkadakip sa tatlong umano ay terorista bago lumisan patungong Indonesia
Huwebes. Idinugtong ni Valte na nagtitiwala ang Pangulo na magagawa ng mga
kinauukulang ahensiya ng pamahalaan ang mga hakbang na dapat gawin upang
pangalagaan ang kaligtasan ng bansa.
Hinggil naman sa paghahanda tungkol sa gagawing pagdalaw ni Papa Francis sa
lilipat na taon, sinabi ni Valte na nakaayos na ang mga kaukulang hakbang na
kailangan para sa pagdalaw ni Papa Francis, subali’t tumanggi siyang
banggitin pa kung anu-ano ang mga paghahandang nasabi.
“Subali’t tinitiyak naming hindi lamang sa pagdalaw ng Papa patuloy na
nagsasagawa ng mga karampatang hakbang na pangkaligtasan nang lahat ang
kinauukulang mga ahensiya ng pamahalaan kundi sa lahat ng saglit ay
ginagampanan nila ang kanilang mga tungkulin upang tiyaking tayong lahat ay
makakatulog nang mahimbing sa gabi,” pagbibigay-diin pa ni Valte. PND
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President Benigno S. Aquino III's Arrival Statement
After His Attendance at the Bali Democracy Forum in Bali, Indonesia
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NAIA Terminal 2, Pasay City
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10 Oct. 2014
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Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat.
Nakabalik na po tayo matapos ang maikli ngunit makabuluhang pananatili sa
Indonesia. Nagpapasalamat tayo sa ating kaibigan na si Pangulong Susilo
Bambang Yudhoyono at sa mga tagapangasiwa ng Bali Democracy Forum sa
kanilang mainit na pagtanggap sa ating delegasyon.
Bilang kapwa-tagapangulo sa naganap na talakayan, ginamit po natin ang
pagkakataon upang magbahagi ng ating karanasan sa pagsusulong ng ating mga
kolektibong adhikain. Ipinaliwanag po natin kung gaano karupok ang
kapangyarihan ng isang rehimeng ang pundasyon ay dahas at pananakot, imbes
na tiwala at suporta ng mamamayan. Idiniin po natin: masalimuot at mahaba
ang proseso ng consensus building, pero ito ang magdadala ng tunay at
malawakang transpormasyon. Malinaw po ang ating paninindigan: Imbes na
gumawa ng mga solusyong pangmadalian lang, tinitiyak nating hindi na
mamanahin ng mga susunod na henerasyon ang ating mga suliranin.
Malamang po bago pa tayo umalis kahapon ay naghanda na ng batikos ang mga
kritiko natin at nagtatanong o itinanong na, “Bakit kailangan pang bumiyahe
nang bumiyahe ng pangulo, gayong maraming kailangang asikasuhin sa loob ng
bansa?” Ang sagot po natin sa kanila: Hindi po nakatira ang mga Pilipino sa
ibang planeta. Napaliligiran tayo ng mga bansang matalik ang kaugnayan sa
ating nakaraan, kasalukuyan, at hinaharap. Sa pandaigdigang komunidad, ang
problema ng isa ay problema din ng iba; ang tagumpay ng isa ay tagumpay din
ng lahat. Bahagi mismo ng pagtupad sa ating mga hangarin ang pagpupunla ng
binhi ng tiwala at pakikipagtulungan sa ating mga karatig-bansa.
Matibay na halimbawa nito ang mahaba nating pakikipagkaibigan sa Indonesia.
Sa panahon ng sakuna, karamay natin ang isa’t isa. Nang pumutok nga ang Mt.
Gunung Agung sa Bali noong 1963, maagap ang Pilipinas sa pagpapadala ng
pitong C-47 aircraft, sakay ang mga paramedic at dala ang ayuda para sa mga
apektado. Nang tayo naman ang sinalanta ng bagyong Yolanda, kaagad na
nagpahayag ng pakikiramay si Pangulong Yudhoyono, kasabay ng pagkakaloob ng
halos dalawang milyong dolyar na kabuuang tulong para sa ating mga kababayan.
Kasama rin natin ang Indonesia sa pagsusulong ng kapayapaan sa Mindanao, sa
paggigiit ng makatwirang resolusyon sa usapin ng teritoryo, at maging sa
pagtaguyod ng seguridad laban sa terorismo at sa kapakanan ng ating
mamamayan sa harap ng global climate change.
Kaya naman, ang ganitong uri ng ugnayan, talagang dapat pangalagaan. Ididiin
ko lang po: Hindi parang kabuteng sumusulpot ang ganitong makabuluhan at
matalik na relasyon sa pagitan ng mga bansa. Kailangan matanim ang
pagkakaunawaan at pagdadamayan, at arugain ang binhi ng tiwala na
namamagitan sa dalawa.
Magkahalong lungkot at tuwa nga ang hatid sa atin ng pagtatapos ng
panunungkulan ni Pangulong Yudhoyono. Sa isang banda, nalulungkot tayo dahil
bababa na sa puwesto ang isang pinunong nakasama natin sa mga kinaharap
nating hamon. Sa kabilang banda naman, natutuwa tayo dahil nabigyan tayo ng
pagkakataong makilala ang isang pangulo at big brother na nagsisilbing
inspirasyon, hindi lang sa mamamayan ng Indonesia kundi pati sa mga bansang
miyembro ng ASEAN. Ang ibinigay niya sa ating parangal na “Bintang Republik
Indonesia Adipurna” ay simbolo ng matibay na ugnayan ng Pilipinas at
Indonesia, at ng magkaugnay na pagsusumikap ng ating mga mamamayan sa
pag-abot ng ating mga pangarap.
Ang pagdalo natin sa Bali Democracy Forum ay patunay sa kahandaan ng
Pilipino na makipagtulungan upang makamit ang mas matatag at mas maunlad na
rehiyon at komunidad ng mga bansa. Patuloy po nating didiligan at
pangangalagaan ang mga ipinunla nating mahusay na pakikipag-ugnayan upang
anihin ng susunod na henerasyon ang isang Pilipinas na kabalikat sa
kaunlaran hindi lang sa ASEAN kundi sa iba’t ibang panig ng daigdig;
masigasig na tagapagtaguyod ng kapayapaan; at modelo ng matatag na
demokrasya.
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President
Benigno S. Aquino III's Statement at the opening session of the 7th Bali
Democracy Forum on the Evolving Regional Democratic Architecture
Bali
International Convention Center, Indonesia
10 Oct. 2014
Your Excellency Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia; Your Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of
Brunei; Your Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of
Timor-Leste; Foreign Minister Marty M. Natalegawa of Indonesia; Mr. Douglas
Broderick, the UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia; members of the various
delegations, ladies and gentlemen:
Once again, good morning.
Allow me to express my gratitude for the honor of co-chairing the Seventh
Bali Democracy Forum with the leader we all consider our big brother,
President Yudhoyono. Our gathering today provides me with an opportunity to
share with you some ideas, which, I believe, resonate with the Philippines’
own narrative as a democracy.
As leaders of our respective peoples, all of us represent the shared
aspirations of our countrymen: the goal of meaningful progress, the desire to
live peaceful and dignified lives, and the freedom to fully realize their
potentials as individuals and as members of a single community of peoples.
These are the very aspirations that have united the Filipino people in our
pursuit of building a nation where human dignity and justice serve as the
bedrock principles of society, where each voice is heard, and where the
interest of the majority, and not of the powerful few, is the ultimate
compass of government.
Might I share: In an open forum during my recent trip to the United States, I
was asked by a student who hails from an ASEAN country if I missed the good
old days, particularly the stability fostered by authoritarianism. As you
might know, my family and I lived in exile in Boston for a good three years,
and obviously, as a member of a family victimized by an authoritarian regime,
I could not share the sentiment. Instead I wondered: What were good about
those days? The discussion with that member of our youth gave me the impetus
to reflect even more on the matter.
It can be said: In a totalitarian regime, things get done faster, whether
they are right or wrong, precisely because there are no checks and balances
in place. Very often, the consent and support of the governed are neither
sought nor attained. Naturally, such a regime, one divorced from the desires
of its people, will have weak foundations. In that kind of regime, might I
point out, the opinions and wishes of the governed are only second to the
objective of staying in power. And as we have seen in history, all
authoritarian regimes, regardless of the cause of their coming to power, will
at one point make political survival the end all and be all of government.
As leaders, all of us here have had our share of frustrations borne of the
many factors that sometimes hinder the realization of our vision. This breeds
the temptation to consider an authoritarian method, as this might promise
immediate gains. Sitting down and reflecting on this idea, however, we
realize that, with the lack of consensus and consent from the people, such a
mode, which offers quick, short-term gains, may be detrimental to society in
the long-run. That lack of consensus, combined with the great degree of
dissatisfaction that inevitably arises, leads to instability and the eventual
collapse of that particular system.
On the other hand, in a democratic state, which is the opposite of an
authoritarian regime, government is systematically attuned to the voice of
the people; it represents the people and works towards the betterment of its
people. And while consensus building, which is the foundation of such a
state, may be a long and complicated process, it nonetheless presents more
stable, more solid foundations for equitable advancement.
Democratic institutions, after all, seek to free and enable its citizens, and
the first freedom should always be from hunger, as my father once thought. In
turn, that empowered citizenry becomes capable of nurturing and fostering
democracy. This ultimately redounds to a virtuous cycle of inclusiveness,
stability, and development.
Meanwhile, when a people are rendered vulnerable and their rights and
freedoms are undermined, they become marginalized and more susceptible to
coercion, abuse, and the temptation to acquiesce to absolutism. Coupled with
an increasing population, one neglected by government, that specific populace
is left in a much worse state than the generation before it. Such a condition
hinders them from contributing to a nation’s growth, creating a vicious cycle
of poverty, patronage, and underdevelopment.
Indeed: when consensus is sought and achieved on the basis of justice,
openness, and democratic engagement, then there will be permanence, in as
much as it is humanly possible. This ultimately paves the way for the
creation of a truly just and progressive society.
While this path has not been without obstacles, the trials we have faced in
the Philippines as a democracy have only strengthened our resolve as a
people. This was nowhere more evident than in 1986, when the Filipino, after
more than a couple decades of oppression under a dictator, met tanks and
armed soldiers with vigilance, hope, and democratic will. The world would
come to know this historic event as the EDSA People Power Revolution.
People Power was the defining democratic movement of its time. I believe it
remains to be the absolute measure by which all democratic actions in our
country will be judged: to respond to intimidation not with force but with
peaceful determination; to chart the destiny of a nation not with an
authoritarian mindset but with a consensus-seeking vision that aims to afford
all opportunities to advance, and to tirelessly forge a future together
despite the challenges that may arise.
It was upon this premise of hope that my mother led our people in rebuilding
our government and society, in the early years after the dictatorship fell.
It was also that principle that enabled our people to carry on through the
“lost decade” in our country: a time when, under my predecessor, democratic
institutions were compromised and weakened by a culture of transactionalism
and impunity, where the very select few rode roughshod over the will and
aspirations of the vast majority. It was that very belief in People Power
that manifested once more in 2010, when Filipinos, after many years of
neglect and misgovernance, campaigned with us and voted for an idea whose
fruits we are already reaping today: and that idea was, “Where there is no
corruption, there will be no poverty.”
The results speak for themselves; one only needs to look at our resurgent
economy, a more empowered citizenry, and the growing confidence of the
international community in the Philippines. What we have done is to bring
back government to its core: to be a provider of genuine service and by so
doing, empower society and enterprise; to champion what is right, fair, and
democratic towards the benefit of all, and thus enable our people to
participate in fulfilling the promise of our freedom.
This is why, in the Philippines, we have sought to continue to empower our
people by expanding the coverage and depth of our social services and
anti-poverty initiatives, so that they themselves may serve as productive
catalysts in building a more equitable and more inclusive society.
All of our reforms in the domestic sphere complement our approach in building
meaningful consensus with our ASEAN brothers and partners in the region. Like
all of you, we share the belief that stability and cooperation are
fundamental in maximizing the prospects of success brought about by
democratic participation. Whether in addressing concerns on the international
front, or engaging our fellow nations in a positive manner towards mutual
gain, we have always advocated a democratic approach, one that upholds our
conviction of advancing the rule of law and respecting one another.
As President, I believe that the most striking example of this is the strong
partnership that Indonesia and the Philippines have enjoyed. Even before the
establishment of our diplomatic relations in 1949, our two nations supported
each other’s struggle for independence in the 1920s and 1930s. Our two
peoples have always found kindred spirits in each other, perhaps owing to the
fact that we share a common history and heritage as maritime peoples of
Southeast Asia. It is likewise evident that, even today, our shared values
fuel our drive towards equitable prosperity. We have worked, in our
respective ways, towards fortifying the institutions of democracy in our
countries and in our region, whether by encouraging discourse, by holding
free and credible elections and open debate, and most importantly, by
broadening the horizons of opportunity and relentlessly pursuing inclusive
growth.
Indonesia has indeed been a true friend to my people. They have worked with
us to address shared challenges, such as securing our maritime borders,
combating terrorism, and raising awareness as regards climate change. They
have supported us in our efforts towards establishing a just and lasting
peace in Mindanao, by previously chairing key committees in the Organisation
of Islamic Cooperation, and conducting consultation meetings between my
government and the Moro National Liberation Front, and by taking part in the
International Monitoring Team in our negotiations with the Moro Islamic
Liberation Front.
The ever-strengthening relations between the Philippines and Indonesia owes
much to President Yudhoyono, who has indeed been a big brother and an able
partner to many of us. A leader committed to a vision of mutual prosperity,
he sought to find solutions to a longstanding concern between our two
peoples, and did so while bearing in mind what is best for all parties. With
his assuring leadership, our two nations were able to resolve in an amicable
manner the issue concerning our maritime boundaries in the Mindanao Sea and
the Celebes Sea, thus moving our nations forward with an even deeper trust in
each other. President Yudhoyono’s commitment to the rule of law has likewise
been crucial as we advance the peaceful and just resolution of disputes in
the South China Sea. Under President Yudhoyono, not only has Indonesia seen
impressive reforms that have redounded to economic growth; Indonesia has
likewise emerged as an influential voice in both regional and international
affairs.
To those who represent the different ASEAN states here today, all of us know
full well that the collective growth of our citizenries may only be fulfilled
in a regional context where our shared ideals and individual beliefs are
respected by our partners.
As we have always emphasized ASEAN centrality, we have likewise worked to
strengthen our respective institutions, accord our peoples the rights due
them, and thus allow them to fulfill their duties as citizens of our
respective societies and as members of the ASEAN community. As democracies,
we share the view that the path to sustainable progress must be one that
redounds to the benefit of our Bosses, the very people from whom our mandates
emanate.
This said, we can say that the ASEAN mode of engagement considers each one as
a brother in the path to mutual progress; it is one that encourages our
fellowmen to embrace the democratic way of life. While this process requires
a significant amount of time, the prospects it brings are promising, and we
are seeing this method bear fruit at present. Thus, it is incumbent upon us to
continue to show our brothers and sisters in ASEAN that they chose the right
path; we can do this by extending assistance to them, in every manner
possible.
What we continue to demonstrate here, I believe, is one of the many
manifestations of People Power: of harnessing our united resolve towards a
democratic regional community, one where our respective peoples fully enjoy
the freedoms borne of democratic aspirations, where our peoples have the
wherewithal to open the doors of opportunity for themselves and their
fellowmen, and where, indeed, no one is left behind.
Today, I stand as a leader of a proud nation, a country that is determined to
contribute even more to the discourse at hand. On this note, I look forward
to the insights that our partners will share in this forum, towards achieving
our shared objectives for our peoples, our regions, and the rest of humanity.
I thank you all.
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INTERVIEW
OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.
DZRB /
Pilipinas, Pilipinas by Efren Montano & Albert Sebastian
12 October 2014
OPENING STATEMENTS
Ebola Virus Disease
Hinggil sa inaambang panganib Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), nailatag at patuloy
na pinapatatag ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan o DOH (Department of Health) ang
isang multisectoral response plan. Ayon kay Secretary (Enrique) Ona sa
idinaos na first National Ebola Virus Disease Summit sa Quezon City noong
makalawa, ang mga elemento ng planong ito ay ang mga sumusunod:
Una, interim guidelines for disease surveillance, notification and reporting
of suspected Ebola Virus Disease cases; pangawala, clinical management
including laboratory testing of specimens from suspected EVD cases; at
ikatlo, infection control.
Ang Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) sa Muntinlupa City ay itinakda
bilang national referral center for emerging and reemerging infectious
diseases. Ang RITM ay ang magsisilbing sentro sa pagsusuri o testing at
gagamitin nito ang pinakabagong paraan na subok na mula sa US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
Mayroon nang 18 kaso ng suspected Ebola Virus Disease na sinuri ang RITM at
lahat ng ito ay negatibo ang resulta, kaya po sinasabi natin na Ebola-free
ang Pilipinas. ‘Yan po ang hinggil sa Ebola Virus Disease.
Updates on Mount Mayon
Batay sa pinakahuling ulat ng NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Council), umiiral ang Alert Level 3 sa Mount Mayon na ang ibig
sabihin ay ito: “that magma is at the center of the volcano and that
hazardous eruption is possible within weeks.”
Ayon po sa NDRRMC, mayroong kabuuang 12,931 pamilya involving 57,633 persons
na apektado ng sitwasyong ito sa 40 barangay sa dalawang siyudad at limang
munisipalidad sa probinsya ng Albay. Ang mga apektado ay kasalukyang nasa 48
evacuation centers.
Mayroon nang kabuuang 88,773,524 pesos na halaga ng pagtulong o assistance
mula sa mga sumusunod: DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development),
Office of Civil Defense, DOH, AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines),
PhilHealth, Department of Education, (Philippine National) Red Cross, NGOs
(non-government organizations), at government organizations na naipamahagi na
sa lalawigan ng Albay.
Habang nag-uusap po tayo ngayon ay nakatakdang dumalaw doon sina Kalihim Mar
Roxas, Dinky Soliman, Enrique Ona, Voltaire Gazmin, at retired Admiral
Alexander Pama na executive director ng NDRRMC para po subaybayan ‘yung
aktuwal na sitwasyon sa mga evacuation center at tiyakin ‘yung katapatan ng
pagtulong na iginagawad sa lalawigan ng Albay na kung saan ang nangunguna sa
Provincial (Disaster) Risk Reduction and Management Council ay si Gobernador
Joey Salceda.
PNOY VISIT TO ALBAY
Vanz Fernandez: Yes, sir. Kailan po ang schedule ng ating Pangulong Aquino
para diyan dumalaw sa Albay po?
SEC. COLOMA: Wala pa pong schedule.
Ms. Fernandez: Okay, sir. May plano po ba ang ating Pangulo?
SEC. COLOMA: Aalamin natin, Vanz, at ipagbibigay-alam sa inyo kung mayroong
update hinggil diyan.
SEN. SANTIAGO’S STATEMENT RE: VP BINAY
Albert Sebastian: Alright. Sir, question po mula kay Gen Kabiling, ang sabi
niya: Do you agree with Senator Miriam Santiago’s statement that Vice
President (Jejomar) Binay could be impeached for betraying public trust due
to his refusal to answer the corruption charges against him? Do you think
Binay will be given a fair shake if he appears at the Senate hearing?
SEC. COLOMA: Wala po kaming komento hinggil diyan. Sapat na po siguro ang mga
inilahad ni Pangulong Aquino sa kanyang pakikipagpanayam sa mga kagawad ng
media sa Bali noong makalawa. Naitanong na po ang ating Pangulo hinggil diyan
at nagbahagi naman po siya ng kanyang mga opinyon hinggil sa bagay na ‘yan.
Ms. Fernandez: Sir, ayon po kay Senator Miriam Santiago, abogado po rin si
Vice President Jejomar Binay so alam po niya ang lahat ng karapatan na dapat
niyang isagot kung siya ay pupunta para dumalo sa Senate Blue Ribbon
subcommittee. Dapat po… Kasi po nasasangkot siya sa katiwalian sa Makati
City. So pabor po ba kayo sa sinabi nI Senator Miriam Santiago?
SEC. COLOMA: Iginagalang po natin ang mga pananaw ni Senador Santiago, at sa
kasalukuyan, wala na po akong maidadagdag sa mga binanggit na ng Pangulo sa
mga kagawad ng media hinggil diyan sa paksang ‘yan noong makalawa.
EBOLA VIRUS
Efren Montano: Tungkol po doon sa Ebola—balik po tayo—ita-tackle po ba ‘yan,
‘yung threat ng Ebola, dahil lumampas na yata sa 4,000 ‘yung world record na
naapektuhan? Ita-tackle po ba ito sa WHO (World Health Organization) na event
bukas sa PICC (Philippine International Convention Center) at ano po ba ‘yung
significance ng naturang pagpupulong?
SEC. COLOMA: Ang pinakamainam siguro, Efren, ay hintayin natin ang magiging
pahayag ng Pangulo doon sa kanyang pagdalo sa WHO regional conference bukas.
Ayaw ko pong pangunahan ang sasabihin ng Pangulo dahil hindi ko pa naman po
batid kung ano ang tatalakayin niya sa kanyang pulong.
Mr. Montano: Okay. At although binanggit niyo na rin at tinitiyak natin na we
are ready in case magkaroon na outbreak na ipinagdarasal natin na walang
mangyari nga po dito sa ating bansa.
SEC. COLOMA: Ang lahat ng mga dapat na paghandaan ay pinaghahandaan ng ating
Kagawaran ng Kalusugan at pinapatatag ‘yung ating depensa diyan sa Ebola
Virus Disease at sa iba pang mga infectious diseases.
Mr. Montano: Kasi especially in the case ‘nung remark ng isang opisyal ng DOH
na it’s just a matter of time na magkakaroon ng isang kaso dito sa Pilipinas
na sana, ipinagdarasal natin, na huwag naman.
SEC. COLOMA: Wala na akong maidadagdag diyan, Efren.
EMERGENCY POWERS
Mr. Sebastian: Alright, sir, on another topic. Mayroon pong panawagan ‘yung
ilang mambabatas mula sa Makabayan bloc calling for a public hearing ukol daw
po sa emergency powers na ibibigay sa Pangulong Aquino. Is the Palace
agreeing to this?
SEC. COLOMA: Ipinauubaya na po namin ang bagay na ‘yan sa ating Kongreso dahil
‘yan naman po ang proseso na nararapat para sa pagresolba ng isyung ‘yan.
Tumatalima lang po tayo sa batas na nagsasabing kapag mayroong
pangangailangan sa dagdag na suplay ng kuryente ay maaaring dumulog ang
Pangulo ng Pilipinas at hilingin sa Kongreso na magpasa ng isang joint
resolution para matukoy ang bagay na ‘yan. Sa kanila pong talakayan ay
nagtakda at nagdaos, at patuloy pa po silang nagdaraos ng mga pagdinig, at
ipapaubaya na po natin sa kanila ang prosesong ‘yan.
Mr. Montano: In case po, may Plan B po ba ang pamahalaan, in case na…
Although speculative, ano po ba ‘yung Plan B o Plan C natin para matugunan
nga po ‘yung kakulangan sa kuryente next year po mga bandang (summer)?
SEC. COLOMA: Ang pinakamahalaga dito, Efren, ay ‘yung kahandaan ng pamahalaan
na tumugon sa pangangailangan ng mga mamamayan at tiyakin na magkakaroon ng
suplay ng kuryente sa panahon ng kritikal na pangangailangan na tinatayang
magaganap sa mga buwan ng tag-init. Gagawin po ng pamahalaan ang lahat ng
nararapat para sa kagalingan at kapakanan ng ating mga mamamayan.
Mr. Montano: Okay po, well said, at sana nga ‘yung affordable na presyo ng
kuryente nga po.
SEC. COLOMA: Kasama na po ‘yung konsiderasyon na ito ay nasa abot-kaya ng
ating mga mamamayan, ito ay makatuwiran, at hindi magkakaroon ng
pagsasamantala ang sinuman na makakahadlang o makakasama sa ating mga
mamamayan.
Ms. Fernandez: Sir, may statement po ba ang Palasyo regarding dito (sa) isang
lawmaker na sinasabing the special powers may be granted by the Senate this
month. Sir, is this true?
SEC. COLOMA: Hihintayin na lang natin, Vanz, kung ano ang magiging pasya nila
sapagkat ang kinakailangan ay joint resolution. Kung magkakaroon ng
resolusyon dapat ay parehong Kamara—‘yung Senado at ‘yung Camara de
Representantes—ang magpapasa niyan. Dalawang Houses of Congress ang
kinakailangan na magkasundo at magpasa ng resolusyon.
Ms. Fernandez: So positibo po kayo na itong mga lawmaker will grant the
request?
SEC. COLOMA: Nagpahayag na po ang ating Pangulo ng kumpyansa na tutugon naman
ang ating mga mambabatas at gagawin nila ang nararapat at ‘yan po ang ating
paniwala.
Ms. Fernandez: Sir, ano po ang impact nito if such request is not granted?
SEC. COLOMA: Uulitin ko na lamang, Vanz. Sa lahat ng pagkakataon, titiyakin po
ng pamahalaan ang kagalingan at kapakanan ng mga mamamayan para matugunan ang
mahalagang pangangailangan na ‘yan.
HLI FARMERS SUING PNOY’S RELATIVES
Ms. Fernandez: Okay, sir, on another issue po tayo. Mayroon pong tiyuhin at
kapatid ng ating Pangulo na kinasuhan ng Hacienda Luisita farmers. Kasi ang
reklamo po nila sinasabi nitong mga magsasaka na ipinag-utos ng TADECO
(Tarlac Development Corporation) na si (dating) LTO (Land Transportation
Office) chief Virginia Torres, at si Police Provincial Office Secretary
Senior Superintendent Alex Sintin, at si dating Tarlac City Police Chief
Superintendent Bayani Lozada na sinasabi na ‘yung pagsisira sa kanilang
pananim, paggiba sa kanilang kubo, pananakit, at iligal na pagdakip sa mga
magsasaka kahit na Pasko noong nakaraang taon. Ano po ang update natin dito?
SEC. COLOMA: Wala po kaming update.
Ms. Fernandez: Okay, so…
SEC. COLOMA: Kasi po ‘yan naman po ay sa kanila nanggagaling, hindi naman po
sa amin, at sila po lamang ang nakakaalam kung ano ang batayan nila. At
makatuwiran lang po na ‘yon pong nagpaparatang ay ‘yon ang dapat na
magpresenta ng pruweba. Para sa amin po, mula pa noong kampanya para sa
halalan noong 2010 ay marami pong ganyang klaseng mga paratang na
ipinapalipad, pero hanggang ngayon naman po ay wala namang napapatunayan at
wala naman pong ipinipresentang mga kongkretong katibayan. Umiiral naman po
ang proseso ng ating mga batas at mayroon naman pong mga dapat sundin na
alituntunin tungkol diyan. Makatuwiran lang po siguro na sundin na lamang ang
mga proseso ng batas.
Mr. Montano: So ibig sabihin po plain paninira lang po ito o paninirang puri
para—
SEC. COLOMA: Nasa panig na po nila na magbigay ng kongkretong pruweba dahil
po sa kasaysayan ng mga ganyang klaseng paratang at paninira ay wala pa
namang nai… Wala namang naisusulong dahil tila kulang naman talaga sa
kongkretong batayan.
Ms. Fernandez: Pero ipinag-utos po last November 22, 2011 na ipamahagi na po
itong 4,915 ektaryang Hacienda Luisita sa 6,296 na magsasaka na sisingilin
batay sa pagtaya sa halaga ng lupa noong 1989.
SEC. COLOMA: At ang kautusang ‘yan ng korte ay sinunod na po at ipinatupad na
ng Department of Agrarian Reform simula pa ‘nung iginawad ang pagpapasyang
‘yon.
RECENT SWS SURVEY
Mr. Sebastian: Sir, question po mula kay Bernard Taguinod, sabi niya: Naging
masaya ba si PNoy sa patuloy na suporta ng mamamayan sa kanya base sa SWS
(Social Weather Stations) survey?
SEC. COLOMA: Tinanong na rin po ‘yan doon sa Bali at malinaw naman po ang
kasagutan ng ating Pangulo na malugod niyang tinatanggap ito. Nagpapasalamat
po siya sa ating mga mamamayan sa kanilang pagiging makatuwiran sa pagturing
sa mga nagampanan ng kanyang administrasyon at patuloy pa rin ‘yung
pagsusumikap ng ibayong pagpapatupad ng mga reporma. Ikinalulugod po at
nagpapasalamat po ang Pangulo hinggil dito.
Mr. Montano: Okay po. Although sinabi ng Pangulo na patuloy pa rin ang
kanyang pagkonsulta sa kanyang mga bosses tungkol naman sa usapin ng second
term. Ano po ba ang latest sa isyung (ito)?
SEC. COLOMA: Efren, yaman din lamang at noong makalawa lamang ito tinalakay,
at mismong ang Pangulo na ang nagpahayag hinggil diyan, mainam siguro na
suriin po natin at pag-aralan natin ‘yung kanyang mga pahayag. Hindi naman
ako pwedeng mas marunong pa hinggil sa kanya diyan sa bagay na ‘yan. At siya
ay nakapagpahayag na sa isang komprehensibo at maliwanag na paraan sa aking
assessment.
BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW
Mr. Montano: Okay po. ‘Yung tungkol naman po sa Bangsamoro Basic Law at
binanggit nitong si Senator Bongbong Marcos na parang may nakita siyang
shades of grey na tinatawag. Kampante po ba ang Palasyo na ito ay makakalusot
sa Kongreso?
SEC. COLOMA: Patuloy po ‘yung ating pag-asa na sa takdang panahon ay
makapagpapasa ang ating Kongreso ng Bangsamoro Basic Law na maaaring ihain sa
mga mamamayan sa isang referendum o plebisito para makapagpasya at mabigyan
ng pagkakataon ‘yung Bangsamoro Transitional Authority na patunayan ang
kanilang kakayahan bilang paghahanda sa pagdaraos ng eleksyon para sa mga
unang opisyal ng Bangsamoro Political Entity na inaasahang magaganap na
kasabay ng pambansang halalan sa 2016.
JBC SHORTLIST FOR COURT OF APPEALS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
Mr. Sebastian: Sir, on another topic. ‘Yon pong JBC (Judicial and Bar
Council) nagsumite na raw po ng shortlist ng kanilang Court of Appeals
Associate Justice nominees po sa Pangulo. So how soon can we expect the
appointment of a new Associate Justice?
SEC. COLOMA: Aalamin po natin sa Tanggapan ng Pangulo ang status ng naturang
pagsumite ng shortlist at ipagbibigay-alam po namin sa mga kagawad ng media
ang update hinggil sa bagay na ‘yan.
MRT TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN
Mr. Sebastian: Alright, sir. Sir, question po from Bernard Taguinod, sabi
niya: Ano po ang update sa MRT (Metro Rail Transit) issue na gustong ipatigil
muna ang operasyon kahit isang araw para maisaayos ang lahat ng problema?
SEC. COLOMA: Ang layunin po ng ating pamahalaan ay sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay
makapaghatid ng mainam, epektibo, at ligtas na serbisyo sa ating mga
mamamayan. Kaya hintayin po natin ang pahayag ni Secretary (Joseph Emilio)
Abaya at ng DOTC (Department of Transportation and Communications) kung anong
hakbang ang kanilang inaakalang dapat na gawin para matamo ang layuning ito.
Mr. Sebastian: Yes, sir. Pero sang-ayon po ba ang Malacañang dito sa
panukalang ito?
SEC. COLOMA: Sang-ayon po kami doon sa hindi nagbabagong prinsipyo na sa
lahat ng pagkakataon ang dapat na pangunahing konsiderasyon ay ang kaligtasan
at kaginhawaan at kagalingan ng mga mamamayan. At kung ano man ang dapat na
gawin para matamo ang layuning ito, hihintayin po ang rekomendasyon ni
Secretary Abaya at ng DOTC.
Ms. Fernandez: So even malaki po ang magiging lugi nito sa isang araw na
hindi pagtakbo ng MRT?
SEC. COLOMA: Uulitin ko na lamang, Vanz, na ang pangunahing layunin ay ang
kaligtasan, kapakanan, at kagalingan ng mga mamamayan. ‘Yon lang po ang
tinitingnan ng ating pamahalaan.
PNP INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Ms. Fernandez: Sir, on another issue po tayo. Sinabi po ng Magdalo partylist
representative na si Gary Alejano nananawagan po siya sa Pangulo na maaari po
bang sibilyan na lamang ang italaga for PNP (Philippine National Police)
internal affairs instead na isa pong pulis. Pabor po ba rito ang Malacañang?
SEC. COLOMA: Kailangan kong maunawaan nang ganap ang kanyang panukala. Hindi
ko po main[tindihan]— Hindi ko po ganap na nauunawaan kung ano ‘yung
tinutukoy na posisyon. Kasi kung ang posisyon ay hinggil sa Philippine
National Police, e unipormado po ang mga bumubuo ng Philippine National
Police. Kung tungkol naman sa supervision ng Philippine National Police, ang
batid po natin hinggil diyan ito ay isinasagawa ng National Police Commission
at ng Department of Interior and Local Government. Kaya baka po dapat
maunawaan kung ano talaga ‘yung partikular na tanggapan na tinutukoy.
Ipagpaumanhin kung hindi ko kayang sagutin ‘yan batay lamang sa sinabi mong
tanong, Vanz.
Ms. Fernandez: Yes, sir, para maiwasan po ang very high crime rate.
SEC. COLOMA: ‘Yon naman pong tungkol sa pagpapababa ng crime rate ay
isinasagawa na ng ating Philippine National Police sa pangangasiwa ng
Department of Interior and Local Government, quite apart doon sa binanggit
mong panukala ni Representative Alejano, tinutukoy na po ‘yan ng ating
pamahalaan.
IMELDA MARCOS’ PAINTINGS
Ms. Fernandez: Sir, ano po ang masasabi ninyo dito kay Ilocos Norte
Representative Imelda Marcos na tila nananawagan po siya sa Sandiganbayan na
ibalik na ang mga paintings po niya.
SEC. COLOMA: Mayroon po tayong umiiral na batas hinggil diyan at mayroon nga
po tayong mga hukuman na magpapasya hinggil sa makatuwirang pagpapatupad ng
mga batas, kaya ‘yon po siguro ang pinakamainam na maganap. Kung siya po ay
mayroong usapin na nais niyang idulog, pwede naman po siyang dumulog sa ating
hukuman, at hukuman na rin po ang magpapasya hinggil diyan.
PANDESAL VENDOR
Ms. Fernandez: Sir, pahabol lang po. Nakarating na po diyan sa Malacañang
itong isang batang pandesal vendor na hinoldap dito po sa Caloocan City?
Maaari po bang tulungan po ninyo ito o ano po ang tila magagawa ng Malacañang
dito sa dumaraming crime sa ating bansa?
SEC. COLOMA: ‘Yon pong patungkol sa partikular na insidenteng ‘yan, ang
nabatid po natin ay ito: Tinutulungan na po ang bata at ang kanyang pamilya
ng ating Department of Social Welfare and Development. ‘Yung bata po ay
isasailalim sa isang psychosocial debriefing sapagkat mayroon siyang
naranasang psychological trauma doon sa pag-agaw ng kanyang mga paninda.
Bukod po diyan, kung hindi pa sila kasali—‘yung pamilya po ng batang
mag-aaral na nagtatrabaho—ay bibigyan po ng partisipasyon doon sa 4Ps o ‘yung
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program para matiyak na sila ay natutulungan sa
kanilang mga pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan.
Ms. Fernandez: Gayundin po ba sa kanyang pag-aaral?
SEC. COLOMA: Vanz, kung siya ay nag-aaral sa kasalukuyan at sa public school
ito, sagot po ng pamahalaan ‘yung pag-aaral ng mga kabataang Pilipino
hanggang sa high school. Wala pong tuition fee ‘yon. Ganunpaman, bibigyan
siya ng karagdagan na assistance kaya nga binanggit ko na ‘yung palalahukin
‘yung kanyang pamilya, kung hindi pa kasali, doon sa Pantawid Pamilyang
Pilipino Program. Kabilang diyan ‘yung conditional cash transfer na isa sa
mga pangunahing layunin ay tiyakin na mananatili sa paaralan o makakatapos sa
pag-aaral ang mga kabataan natin. Sila ay magkakaroon ng sapat na kalusugan;
sila ay nagpapabakuna sa mga takdang panahon; kung nagdadalang-tao ang
kanilang ina ay nagpa-prenatal ito; sila ay may sapat na nutrisyon at sapat
na timbang. ‘Yan po ang mga component nitong Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program na kung saan ay palalahukin po ang pamilya nitong kabataang ito kung
hindi pa sila kasali doon.
TERRORIST GROUP RECRUITMENT
Mr. Montano: ‘Yung tungkol po doon sa pinag-uusapan natin na kabataan. ‘Yung
parang may ulat diyan sa Mindanao yata (na) recruitment ng mga school
children para doon sa mga terror group. Ano po ba ang latest na update ng
Palasyo at ano ang ginagawa natin?
SEC. COLOMA: Lahat ng mga ganyang klaseng ulat ay minomonitor at tinututukan
ng ating AFP, DND (Department of National Defense), at security authorities.
Kapansin-pansin kasi, Efren, na simula nang sumiklab ‘yung kaguluhan sa
Gitnang Silangan na patungkol doon sa ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)
ay kung anu-anong klaseng ulat ang ating natutunghayan hinggil diyan.
Makatitiyak po ang ating mga kababayan na sa pagtanggap ng mga balitang ito
agad po itong bineberipika at inaalam ng ating mga awtoridad. At nananawagan
po (kami) sa mga mamamayan na patuloy na maging mapagmasid, samantalang hindi
naman kinakailangang maligalig, hindi naman kinakailangang sumobra ‘yung
pangangamba dahil nakatutok naman po ang ating mga awtoridad sa lahat ng mga
kaganapang ‘yan.
Mr. Montano: Ibig sabihin hindi po ini-ignore o isinasantabi ng ating
pamahalaan ang naturang (usapin)?
SEC. COLOMA: ‘Yon din po. Kaya lang po ay hindi rin naman dapat magtungo doon
sa kabilang extreme na magpapanic po o maliligalig dahil mas importante ‘yung
pagiging mahinahon at mapagmasid.
BOMB THREAT IN METRO MANILA
Mr. Montano: Opo. At kasama na rin po diyan ‘yung sinasabing bomb threat sa
Metro Manila.
SEC. COLOMA: Bahagi na ‘yan ‘nung binanggit natin na masinsing pagtutok ng
ating mga awtoridad at wala naman pong tine-take for granted. Wala pong
complacency hinggil sa bagay na ‘yan. Kaya lang mainam din na manatiling
mahinahon at mapagmasid ang ating mga mamamayan.
PARTING MESSAGE
Mr. Montano: So wala na po yatang katanungan. ‘Yung parting message po natin
para sa Sunday habit ng ‘Pilipinas! Pilipinas!’ dito lamang po sa Radyo ng
Bayan.
SEC. COLOMA: Siguro, Efren, isa-summarize na lang natin na sa lahat ng
larangan—kung ito man ay patungkol sa kalusugan katulad ng mga pangangamba
hinggil sa Ebola Virus Disease, tungkol sa mga natural disasters katulad ng
pagputok ng bulkang Mayon, o tungkol naman sa mga basic needs ng mga
mamamayan katulad ‘nung emergency powers na tinatalakay ngayon sa Kongreso—sa
lahat po ng larangan, ang tinutukoy po ng ating Pangulo, ng Gabinete, at ng
pamahalaan ay ang kapakanan at kagalingan ng ating mga mamamayan. Hinihimok
po ang mga mamamayan na maging mapagmasid, maging aktibo po silang kalahok sa
mga talakayan, sapagkat mahalaga po sa patuloy na pagiging masigla ng ating
demokrasya ‘yung paglahok ng mga mamamayan at ‘yung pagpapaalam sa kanilang
mga kinatawan at opisyal ng kanilang mga saloobin.
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SOURCE: Presidential News Desk
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INTERVIEW
OF COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY HERMINIO COLOMA, JR.
DZRB / Balita at
Panayam by Alan Allanigue
09 October 2014
ALAN: Secretary Coloma, Sir, muli magandang umaga po.
SEC. COLOMA: Magandang umaga, Alan.
ALAN: Yes Sir. Ang una ko pong tanong ay ano hong—dito po si Pangulong Noy ay
magtutungo sa Bali, Indonesia para dito sa tinatawag po na Democracy Forum,
dalawang araw na Democracy Forum, Secretary Coloma, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Pinaunlakan ng ating Pangulo ang paanyaya ni outgoing Indonesian
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono sapagkat ito ay one of the last official
activities na ni Pangulong Bambang na isang matibay na kaibigan ng ating
bansa. Malaki po ang naitulong ng Indonesia sa maraming larangan, kasama na
rin iyong hinggil doon sa pagsasa-ayos nung kasunduang pangkapayaan sa
Bangsamoro at iba pang mga regional security issues. Matibay na kaibigan ng
ating bansa si Pangulong Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
ALAN: Opo. Dito po kaya sa very busy at hectic na schedule ng Pangulo sa
kanyang pagtungo sa Bali ay may pagkakataon po ba o may naka-line up po ba na
makaharap din niya ang Filipino community na naroon sa Bali, Indonesia,
Secretary Coloma, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Tutunghayan ko lang, ‘no, hindi ko pa nakikita iyong kaganapan
ng kanyang schedule. Pero ito ay isang maikling pagdalaw lamang, Alan ‘no,
sapagkat may whole day program bukas, kaya nga aalis ngayong hapon para doon
sa whole day program bukas, at bukas din ng gabi ay nakabalik na ang ating
Pangulo dito sa ating bansa.
ALAN: Ayon, okay. Sa iba pang mga updates, Sec. Sonny, ano po. Nito pong
Martes ng gabi ang Pangulong Noy mismo ang nanguna sa pagsalubong nitong
paglapag dito sa atin, sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport, ng
pinakamalaking passenger jet, Airbus 380, at ang piloto pala noon ay isang
kababayan natin, isang Pilipino, Secretary Coloma, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Kilala naman ang kahusayan ng ating mga piloto na nag-empleyo
hindi lamang sa mga Philippine carriers, ngunit sila ay nagpapalipad din ng
mga international carriers. At ang mainam na narinig natin sa binanggit ng
ating—itong si Captain (Franklin) Desederio, ang kanyang sinabi ay
ikinarangal niya na patunayan na ang pinakamalaking aircraft na Airbus 380 ay
maaring lumapag, magmaneobra at mag-take off sa ating Manila International
Airport o Ninoy Aquino International Airport. At iyon ang kanyang pahayag
nung dumating ang Airbus 380 nung Tuesday night.
ALAN: Okay. At kumbaga ito’y maitututring na isang landmark na naman para sa
paliparan natin kahit na may mga obserbasyon na ito ay—ang ating paliparan ay
hindi ganoon kagandahan kung ikukumpara sa ibang mga airport ay malaking
karangalan din, Sec, na itong pinakamalaking lumilipad na eroplano sa
kasalukuyan ay magawi dito sa atin, lumapag sa Ninoy Aquino International
Airport, Sir.
SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga, Alan, at doon sa mas malawak na pananaw, ‘no, batid
natin na tinanghal ang Pilipinas bilang “Most Favored Tourist Destination.”
At ang karangalang ito ay nakamit natin bagama’t marami pang kakulangan sa
kondisyon ng ating airport. Ibig sabihin ay kinikilala naman ng mga
manlalakbay o turista mula sa buong mundo ang likas na kagandahan ng ating
bansa at ang kagandahang loob ng mga Pilipino kaya’t nauunawaan naman nila
iyong kasalukuyang pagsisikap natin na pahusayin pa ang kondisyon ng ating
mga airports. At kahit nga hindi pa ganap na maganda o maayos ang ating mga
airport ay gustong-gusto na nilang magpunta sa Pilipinas kaya nga pinili
tayong most favored destination.
ALAN: Okay. Sa ibang usapin naman po, Secretary. Although matagal na pong
napapag-uusapan at kumbaga eh hangga’t maari ay inaaral pa rin, we
understand, ito pong dati pang lumutang pagtataas ng pamasahe sa MRT at sa
LRT. Paano po, mukhang matutuloy na rin daw, Secretary Coloma, bago matapos
ang taong kasalukuyan, Sir?
SEC. COLOMA: Hintayin natin ang hakbang ng Department of Transportation and
Communications hinggil diyan. Pero tama iyong binanggit mo, noon pang 2012
yata iyon ano. Iyong 2012 State of the National Address ng Pangulo ay
binanggit na niya iyong pangangailangan na itaas na ang singil sa MRT dahil
kailangang ilinya naman iyan doon sa actual na gastos at ang resulta kasi ng
masyadong mababang singil ay parang may penalty iyan doon sa marami rin
nating mga kababayan na hindi naman ni minsan ginagamit ang pasilidad na
iyan. Eh kailangan din namang maging makatuwiran ang singil at iyong dagdag
na pamasahe ay gagamitin naman iyan sa patuloy na pagpapahusay ng serbisyo ng
LRT at ng MRT.
ALAN: But as it is sa kasalukuyan lumalabas na ang pamahalaan ay kumbaga
nagsa-subsidize ng bahagi ng pamasahe ng mga MRT at LRT riders kaya ito
mababa pa, Sec?
SEC. COLOMA: Ganoon nga. Hindi talaga iyon ang recovery ng actual cost. Kaya
nga kapag nagkaroon naman ng subisdiya, ang nagpapasan din naman niyan ay
tayo ring mga mamamayan. So, para lang naiba lang iyong paraan ng pagpasan,
pero pasanin pa rin. Kaya iyan ang dapat nating maunawaan hinggil sa bagay na
iyan.
ALAN: Secretary, baka meron pa ho kayong mensahe na nais ihayag sa ating mga
tagasubaybay, Sec. Coloma please.
SEC. COLOMA: Binabati po natin ang ating mga kababayan sa Lungsod ng Vigan,
Ilocos Sur sapagkat napiling semi-finalist o isa na sa labing-apat na siyudad
na nasa kompetisyon pa para sa pitong syudad na pipiliin bilang The World’s
Seven New Wonder Cities. At ito ay maari ding makadagdag sa kasikatan,
karangalan at kagalingan ng ating bansa. Sapagkat ang mga napipiling bansa
dito ay nagiging mas attractive sa mga turista sa buong mundo. Kaya umaasa
tayo na sa final listing ay mabibilang diyan ang ating ipinagmamalaking
Siyudad ng Vigan na hitik na hitik naman sa mga Heritage Sites at pinapakita
ang makulay na kasaysayan ng ating bansa at ang katatagan ng lahing Pilipino.
ALAN: Opo. Secretary Coloma, Sir, muli salamat po ng marami para sa mga
updates mula sa Palasyo.
SEC. COLOMA: Maraming salamat at magandang umaga, Alan.
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SOURCE: News Information Bureau - Data Processing Center
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11 OCT 2014
- Philippines to host back-to-back international events
on humanitarian assistance and disaster response
- Government peace panel chair clarifies Lake Lanao
concerns
- DSWD, NDRRMC to send humanitarian caravan for Mayon
evacuees
- DPWH-NCR October 10-13 road repair schedule
- GSIS offers up to 40K calamity loan to members hit by
Luis, Mario
- Agreement establishing ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research
Office ("AMRO Agreement") signed
- Gov’t invites Japanese companies to invest in PPP
projects
- PRC warns public anew of fixers
- Ombudsman creates panel to hear charges vs. Purisima,
et al. on WERFAST transaction
- Schedule of registration for passers of the September
2014 Electronics Engineer & Electronics Technician Licensure Exam
- DSWD cited as first to contribute GIS maps to nat’l
mapping agency
- Recruiter gets 40 months suspension for submitting fake
TESDA certificates
- Foreign Direct Investments continue to post Net Inflows
in July; hit US$4 billion mark in the first seven months of 2014
- BSP's "AlertoAko" launches in Manila
- PSA, WB embark on new natural capital accounting system
- Customs auctions off more seized rice, earns P161
Million
- National seminar on Industrial Designs and Trademarks
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Roxas to Albayanos: "Hindi namin kayo iiwanan"
Philippines to host back-to-back international events on humanitarian
assistance and disaster response
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11 October 2014 – The Philippines
will play host to two international conferences on humanitarian assistance
and disaster response (HADR) next week, underscoring the country’s growing
role in shaping the HADR agenda on the world stage.
The Disaster Response Dialogue (DRD) is convening a global conference in
Manila from October 13 to 14 on the theme “Improving trust and cooperation
for more effective humanitarian responses.” The conference will be hosted by
the Philippine government, in partnership with the Indian Ocean Rim
Association (IORA) chaired by Australia.
The Disaster Response Dialogue, initiated in 2011 by Switzerland through its
Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Council of
Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), brings together governments and humanitarian
organizations involved in international disaster response to improve trust
and mutual cooperation. It envisions a world where national, regional and
international disaster response actors work effectively together, so that
affected populations receive timely and effective humanitarian assistance, on
the basis of their needs and with respect to human dignity.
The DRD global conference presents a unique opportunity to gather, for the
first time, governments and h
umanitarian organizations which do not have regular interactions at the
international level. It is a platform on which a broad range of stakeholders
involved in disaster preparedness and response can share lessons and best
practices with the view towards producing a set of concrete recommendations
for a more inclusive, principled and effective humanitarian action.
Immediately following the DRD global conference is the Nansen Initiative’s
fourth Regional Consultation which will also be held in Manila from October
15 to 17. The Consultation is co-organized by the Philippine Government, the
Nansen Initiative and the Ateneo School of Government. It will revolve around
the theme “Human Mobility in the Context of Disasters and Climate Change in Southeast
Asia.”
Launched in October 2012 by the Governments of Switzerland and Norway, the
Nansen Initiative is a state-led, bottom-up consultative process intended to
build consensus on the development of a protection agenda addressing the
needs of people displaced across international borders by natural hazards,
including the effects of climate change.
Participants in the Nansen Initiative’s fourth Regional Consultation include
representatives from states, international organizations, non-governmental
organizations, civil society, academic institutions and other key actors. The
overall objectives of the consultation are to learn more about displacement
and human mobility dynamics in the region, identify the region’s specific
challenges related to disasters and displacement, and develop concrete,
practical, policy and programmatic outcomes to enhance the region’s overall
preparedness and response to these challenges.
The two events follow the country’s hosting of the ASEM Manila Conference on
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and the ASEAN High Level Conference on
the Assistance for the Recovery of Yolanda-Affected Areas (ARYA) in June and
August 2014, respectively. The hostings demonstrate the Philippines’ resolve
to contribute to global discussions on dealing with disasters post-Haiyan.
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Government
peace panel chair clarifies Lake Lanao concerns
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MANILA — The regulation of
existing hydropower plants in Lake Lanao, a major source of power in
Mindanao, will remain primarily under the concerned national government
agencies, GPH peace panel chair Miriam Coronel-Ferrer clarified during the
continuation of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee hearings on the
Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), or House Bill 4994 on October 8.
“However, as host community to the power plants, the local governments
concerned shall continue to benefit from the resource use fees that are
allocated to it,” the government negotiator said. “Moreover, there will
cooperation and coordination between the two levels of governments to ensure
harmonious and effective utilization of the waters.”
Lake Lanao falls within the provincial boundaries of Lanao del Sur, one of
the five provinces in the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
and is part of the envisioned core territory of the proposed Bangsamoro
political entity.
According to Section 3 of Article V of the bill, “when power generation,
transmission, and distribution facilities are connected to the national
transmission grid, the Central Government and the Bangsamoro Government shall
cooperate and coordinate through the intergovernmental relations mechanism.”
The intergovernmental relations body is a joint national-Bangsamoro
secretariat that will be put up to facilitate interaction between relevant
national agencies and their Bangsamoro counterparts.
Inland water
“It is possible that power generation in the form of mini-hydropower plants
and the like will be put up by private entities or a future government-owned
or controlled cooperation of the Bangsamoro government,” said Coronel-Ferrer.
If these are not connected to the national transmission grid, these shall be
under the regulatory powers of the Bangsamoro government, she explained.
According to Article V of the proposed Bangsamoro bill, the Bangsamoro
government shall have the authority to regulate power generation,
transmission and distribution that operate exclusively in the Bangsamoro and
are not connected to the national transmission grid.
Coronel-Ferrer clarified, however, that there should be a distinction between
Lake Lanao as an energy source and as an inland water resource.
“Lake Lanao being an inland water within the Bangsamoro, the responsibility
for its protection and management properly belongs to the municipal and
provincial local governments, as well as that of the regional Bangsamoro
government,” she said.
The clarification was made in response to inquiries made by Mindanao
Development Authority (MinDA) Chair Luwalhati Antonino, who opined that
having two distinct government entities to determine the protocol on the
utilization and management of this resource may prove problematic unless
appropriately clarified and addressed in the final Bangsamoro legislation.
Coronel-Ferrer further explained that as a water resource, another provision
in the Bangsamoro bill deals with water supplies and services, flood control
and irrigation systems in the Bangsamoro. According to the provision, when
these systems connect to or from outside the Bangsamoro, all concerned
governance bodies shall coordinate.
“For lakes and rivers whose waters cascade down to other municipalities, the
jurisdiction over these facilities shall be shared with all the relevant
agencies and adjoining local governments,” said Coronel-Ferrer.
Water Protocol
Also present during the day’s deliberations—which focused on the implications
of the proposed Bangsamoro entity on the matters of trade—were economist
Felipe Medalla and Mindanao Business Council President, Vicente Lao.
Medalla recommended that the final draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law should
include provisions that will establish a water resource regulation board that
can determine which use of the water resources (i.e. as a power source,
natural resource base, et al.) should be given priority. He added that this
is a matter that the current iteration of the draft law seems fully capable
of supporting.
“The more these issues are proactively addressed [as early as this stage of
deliberations], the better it will be for the Bangsamoro region that will be
established—and the nation, as a whole,” Medalla said.
Medalla also opined that the water needs of the people living in the area may
take precedence over all other uses.
Mindanao power
Lao, meanwhile, suggested that a Mindanao Power Corporation be established to
ensure that control over the south’s power grid are within the hands of those
who live in the region itself.
The current base-load of electricity in Mindanao comes largely from
hydroelectric sources. Hydropower contributes roughly more than 700 megawatts
to the overall Mindanao’s power demand of 1,300 megawatts.
The Bangsamoro Government shall promote more investments in the power sector
industry in the Bangsamoro, and may eventually sell power to the national
grid, according to the bill. “With this expressed intent in the bill, we can
anticipate enhancement of power supply generation in Mindanao,” said
Coronel-Ferrer.
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DSWD, NDRRMC to send humanitarian caravan for Mayon evacuees
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The Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction &
Management Council (NDRRMC) organized a caravan dubbed as Mt. Mayon
Humanitarian Response Assistance Caravan this weekend, Oct. 11 and 12.
The caravan aims to provide augmentation support to the resources of the
provincial government of Albay to address the needs of families who fled
their homes due to the potential hazards of a volcanic eruption, and are now
staying in evacuation centers.
Around 12,700 families or 55,000 individuals are currently staying in 44
evacuation centers around the province.
A fleet of 31 trucks loaded with food packs; tins of ready-to-eat food; and,
pieces of blankets, malong, mats, and mosquito nets will leave the National
Resource Operations Center (NROC), DSWD’s main warehouse in Pasay City, for
Guinobatan, Albay before noon tomorrow, Oct. 11.
DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that the caravan is a joint
effort of NDRRMC member-agencies and also in response to the appeal for
support of Albay Governor Joey Salceda.
The food packs will be unloaded in Guinobatan on Sunday, October 12, to be
witnessed by Sec. Soliman, Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas,
Health Sec. Enrique Ona, Defense Sec. Voltaire Gazmin, and Sec. Edwin
Lacierda.
The officials will also visit an evacuation center in Guinobatan to interact
with the evacuees.
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DPWH-NCR October 10-13 road repair schedule
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The Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake reblocking and road repair effective
10 PM of October 10, Friday to 5 AM of October 13, Monday on the following
roads in Metro Manila:
Along Araneta Avenue from Calamba Street to Quezon Avenue, Quezon City (2nd
lane, South bound)
Along Fairview Avenue from Peacock Street to Winston Street (1st lane, South
bound)
Along Mindanao Avenue from Rosal Street (3rd lane, South bound) to Charbel
Street and Congressional Avenue to Road 8, Quezon City (2nd lane, South
Bound)
Along E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue/C-5 between Mercury Avenue and Richmond Avenue,
Quezon City (2nd lane, South bound)
Along C.P. Garcia Avenue from University Avenue to Maginhawa Street, Quezon
City (2nd lane)
Along Congressional Avenue from Gertrudes Street to Ayshire (1st lane, West
bound)
Along Congressional Avenue Extension from Corner Luzon Avenue to Miranila
Avenue (2nd lane, West bound) and from Violago Street to Gabriela Silang
Street (2nd lane, East bound)
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GSIS
offers up to 40K calamity loan to members hit by
Luis, Mario
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Government Service Insurance
System (GSIS) President and General Manager Robert G. Vergara announced that
the pension fund opened its emergency loan window with a maximum credit limit
of P40,000 to members affected by typhoons Luis and Mario that devastated
several areas in mid-September.
Qualified to apply for emergency loan are active GSIS members who are working
or residing in calamity-declared areas. So far, the areas declared under a
state of calamity are Marikina, Cainta, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan;
Meycauayan City and Calumpit in Bulacan.
“Our members often suffer the ill-effects of not just one but several
calamities that visit our country during the year. To help them cope, we
enhanced the terms of our emergency loan. Those who have existing emergency
loan may now borrow up to P40,000,” Vergara said.
Vergara explained that the GSIS doubled the amount of the maximum credit
limit for members who have existing emergency loan in order for them to take
home a bigger amount. Moreover, the GSIS waived the 12- monthly amortization
requirement for emergency loan renewal. For members with no emergency loan
yet, they may borrow up to P20,000.
A total of 40,560 members are expected to apply for the program. The deadline
of application for members in Marikina and Cainta is October 28, 2014. In
Ilocos Sur, GSIS will accept applications until November 7, 2014. In the
other calamity-declared areas, applications will be accepted until October
31, 2014.
The emergency loan bears a 6% interest per annum payable in 36 monthly
installments. The first amortization for the loan is deducted from the
borrower’s salary three months after the loan was granted.
Borrowers should not be on leave of absence without pay; have no arrears in
the payment of mandatory monthly contributions; and have no loans that are
declared in default.
Interested members may apply through the GSIS Wireless Automated Processing
System (GWAPS) kiosks in GSIS offices, provincial capitols, city halls,
selected municipal offices, large government agencies such as the Department
of Education; and selected Robinsons malls. The loan is electronically
credited to the borrower’s GSIS eCard.
The GSIS has allotted a total of P15 billion for the program this year. As of
September, it has released almost P4 billion in emergency loan from the total
budget.
For inquiries on the enhanced emergency loan program, members may call the
GSIS contact center at 847.4747.
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Agreement establishing ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office
("AMRO Agreement") signed
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The Governments of the ASEAN+3
member countries and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region signed the AMRO
Agreement on 10 October 2014 in Washington D.C., USA. BSP Governor Amando M.
Tetangco, Jr., attended the signing ceremony and signed for and on behalf of
the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.
The AMRO Agreement will transform AMRO, which was established as a company limited
in Singapore in April 2011, into an international organization. This is
expected to enable AMRO to conduct objective surveillance contributing
further to regional financial stability along with the strengthened Chiang
Mai Initiative Multilateralization.
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Gov’t
invites Japanese companies to invest in PPP projects
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The Philippine government has
encouraged Japanese businessmen to invest in the country’s Public-Private
Partnership (PPP) projects during the Philippine Economic Briefing held in
Tokyo this week.
PPP Center Executive Director Cosette V. Canilao disclosed during the
economic briefing that there are 16 PPP projects that can be rolled out by
2015.
“There are 16 projects that we are planning to roll out by next year”, she
said.
One of these sixteen (16) projects is the Metropolitan Waterworks and
Sewerage System’s New Centennial Water Supply Project that is worth PhP 18.72
Billion or USD 416 million which is now under procurement.
“The New Centennial Water Supply Project will ensure water security for the
residents of Metro Manila”, Canilao said.
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is currently inviting
interested companies to apply for pre-qualification and bid for the project.
The deadline for submission is not later than 12:00 noon, Philippine Standard
Time, on November 17, 2014.
Executive Director Canilao also promoted a number of airport PPP projects
specifically the operation and maintenance of the Bohol, Laguindingan, Puerto
Princesa, Davao, Bacolod and Iloilo airports.
“These airport projects have an estimated cost of around USD 2,549.33 million
in total and they are also included in our list of possible investment
opportunities”, she said.
She also mentioned the San Fernando airport project which involves construction
of an airport terminal with a mall complex in Barangay Poro, San Fernando
City in La Union. The project has an indicative cost of USD 180 million.
The construction and modernization of the Davao Sasa port is also one of the
PPP projects that was showcased in the forum with an estimated cost of US$388
million.
“This project will ultimately benefit the import and export industry of the
country, specifically the island of Mindanao through transforming its
facilities into a modern, international-standard container port”, Canilao
said.
Other PPP projects that were presented in Tokyo are the Regional Prison
Facilities project with an estimated cost of USD 1,115.11 million; USD
428.89-million Motor Vehicle Inspection System; USD 3,702.89 million North-South
Railway Project- South Line; Mass Transit System Loop worth USD 3,000.0
million; Manila Bay-Pasig River – Laguna Lake Ferry System and the LRT line 1
Dasmarinas extension which will extend the LRT Line 1 by approximately 15
kilometers.
Canilao also noted that the government is pursuing the Batangas-Manila
(BatMan) Natural Gas Pipeline project. The BatMan project involves a
construction of an approximately 110-km natural gas transmission and
distribution pipeline facilities from the province of Batangas to transport
and supply natural gas to Batangas, Laguna, Cavite and Metro Manila.
The government assured the Japanese companies that significant reforms in the
implementation of the country’s PPP program have already been put in place.
And the Philippines has been consistent in rolling out PPP projects through
transparent, credible and accountable processes.
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Manila, October 10, 2014 --- The
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) today cautioned applicants,
prospective takers of various licensure examinations including registered
professionals and members of their families against fixers out to prey on
unsuspecting victims.
According to the PRC, the modus operandi of these fixers is to pose or
introduce themselves as PRC officials or employees and to assure the examinee
or members of their families that they can guarantee the examinee to pass the
board examination or facilitate the validation of licenses in exchange for a
certain amount of money. Meetings with the examinees or their families where
the money is to be paid to the fixers are then conducted in a restaurant or
other place outside of PRC premises.
Recently, numerous e-mails from various professionals which sought to confirm
the identity of a PRC official thru the social networking site “Facebook”
were reported to the Commission.
The professionals identified a certain Daryl Diguidig and Shyller Ralph
Hernandez as the persons constantly transacting with their would-be victims. Diguidig
and Hernandez were later confirmed to be non-PRC employees by the
Commission’s Human Resource Division (HRD).
It was reported that Diguidig and Hernandez directed the professionals to
submit pertinent documents and to pay a corresponding fee ranging from
PhP1,500.00 to PhP2,500.00 for the validation of their PRC licenses and
threatened that failure to comply with the requirements will result in the
deactivation of their registration with the Commission, in addition to their
liabilities for penalties and surcharges.
The PRC reiterates that it does not maintain an account on any social
networking site.
Other than the PRC mobile services (PRC on-wheels) and the PRC I.D. Renewal
Center at the Malls, the Commission stressed that official transactions are
done at all PRC Offices (Central, Regional and Satellite) and with authorized
PRC personnel ONLY. To verify the identity of a PRC official whose name may
have been used by these fixers, the public is advised to check from the
directory of PRC officials posted in the PRC website www.prc.gov.ph.
PRC said that in waging war against fixers, syndicates and fake
professionals, it continuously networks with other government agencies for a
more coordinated effort to combat their fraudulent activities. It also asks
PRC clients and the general public to help in this effort by reporting
questionable transactions to the Commission.
For inquiry, assistance or any information regarding suspicious individuals
and transactions, the public is encouraged to call the PRC’s Hotline:
(02)310-0026 or e-mail queries or reports to prcpimru@gmail.com.
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Ombudsman creates panel to hear charges vs. Purisima, et al. on
WERFAST transaction
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Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales
ordered the creation of a special panel to conduct preliminary investigation
and administrative adjudication of the two separate complaints filed against
top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for entering into an
allegedly anomalous courier service contract with WERFAST Documentary Agency
(WERFAST) in 2011.
The Complaint filed by the Fact-Finding Investigation Bureau of the Office of
the Deputy Ombudsman for the Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices
(FFIB-MOLEO) charges PNP Director General Alan Purisima with Gross
Negligence/Gross Neglect of Duty, while charges of Grave Misconduct and
Serious Dishonesty were hurled against Police Director Gil Meneses, former
chief of the Civil Security Group (CSG), along with former officials of the
Firearms Explosive Office (FEO), namely: P/CSupt. Raul Petrasanta, P/CSupt.
Napoleon Estilles, P/SSupt. Allan Parreno, P/SSupt. Eduardo Acierto, P/SSupt.
Melchor Reyes, P/Supt. Lenbell Fabia, P/CInsp. Sonia Calixto, P/CInsp. Nelson
Bautista, P/CInsp. Ricardo Zapata and P/SInsp. Ford Tuazon.
In addition, Meneses, Petrasanta, Parreno, Acierto, Reyes, Fabia, Calixto,
Bautista, Tuazon, Zapata, Estilles and WERFAST representatives Mario Juan,
Salud Bautista, Enrique Valerio, Ireno Bacolod, Lorna Perena, Juliana Pasia
and Marilyn Chua face a separate criminal charge of violation of Section 3(e)
of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
The fact-finding investigation of the case stemmed from an anonymous
complaint alleging that Purisima and other PNP officials siphoned funds from
the mandatory delivery fees paid by gun owners in securing their gun
licenses, through the PNP entering into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with
WERFAST for courier services in the delivery of firearms license cards.
The MOA dated 25 May 2011 was a result of Oplan Katok aimed at creating a
more effective system of monitoring legitimate gun owners.
Documents disclosed that the CSG, through Meneses, approved the accreditation
of WERFAST before the company had undergone any accreditation from the FEO Accreditation
Committee. Despite this, on 12 February 2013, Purisima approved the
Memorandum issued by Meneses recommending the implementation of the delivery
of approved firearms license cards to the accredited courier service
provider. It was only on 01 April 2013 that the FEO thru Petrasanta, Parreno,
Acierto, Reyes, Fabia, Calixto, Bautista, Tuazon and Zapata issued a
Resolution accrediting WERFAST.
Fact-finding investigation disclosed that WERFAST was incorporated after the
execution of the MOA, with a capitalization of only P65,000.00 and despite
having failed to meet the requirements for accreditation such as the
submission of a clearance from the PNP Directorate for Intelligence.
Records from the Bureau of Internal Revenue also revealed that WERFAST did
not pay any taxes from 2011 to 2013. As per records of the Department of
Science and Technology – Postal Regulation Committee, WERFAST is not
accredited to engage in courier services in the country. Moreover, there were
no records to show that WERFAST established an online facility for
applications for renewal of firearms license.
The Complaint further alleges that due to lack of track record and logistical
capability, WERFAST engaged the services of LBC wherein WERFAST “collected
P190.00 for deliveries within Metro Manila and P290 [for those] outside of
Metro Manila,” when “other courier services providers charge only P90.00
within Metro Manila.” Based on FEO records, 90,455 firearms license cards
were issued for delivery from March 2013 to March 2014.
The five-lawyer special panel shall also hear the related Complaint-Affidavit
separately filed by private citizen Glenn Gerard Ricafranca against Purisima,
Estilles and WERFAST officials for Plunder, violation of Section 3(e) and (j)
of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and violation of the Government
Procurement Reform Act.
Ricafranca also administratively charges Purisima and Estilles with Grave
Abuse of Authority and violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
for Public Officials and Employees.
The FFIB-MOLEO Complaint also prayed for the preventive suspension of the
police officials pending administrative proceedings, which matter shall be
resolved by the special panel.
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Schedule of registration for passers of the September 2014
Electronics Engineer & Electronics Technician Licensure Exam
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Manila,
October 10, 2014 --- The Professional Regulation Commission hereby informs
all those who passed the September 2014 Electronics Engineer and Electronics
Technician Licensure Exam in Manila of the schedule of their initial
registration at the PRC-Registration Division (PRC Main Building, Manila):
ELECTRONICS
ENGINEER:
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OCT.
13, 2014
(Monday)
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ABALOS, KERVIN
SANTOS
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LAVILLA, NIÑA
ROSE BARAZON
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OCT.
14, 2014
(Tuesday)
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LAYLO, ROSLYN GARCIA
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ZURBITO, STEPHEN
LOUIS ALVIAR
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ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIAN:
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OCT.
15, 2014
(Wednesday)
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AALA, GENESIS ANACAY
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GAMMAD, CHAD NICO
BINASOY
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OCT.
16, 2014
(Thursday)
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GANATUIN, JOHN
MITCHELL GULLON
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PONTILLAS, RIZA
MAATUBANG
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OCT.
17, 2014
(Friday)
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POQUIZ, MANUEL TALAL
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ZURBITO, STEPHEN
LOUIS ALVIAR
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Registrants
are advised to download the Oath Forms HERE and to bring
their duly accomplished Oath Forms during their schedule for registration.
Registrants are also advised to strictly observe the schedule for initial
registration to avoid any inconvenience.
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DSWD cited as first to contribute GIS maps to nat’l mapping
agency
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The Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) was recently recognized by the National Mapping and
Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) for being the first government agency
to contribute its Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps to the latter’s
geoportal.
This recognition was given during the Philippine Environmental Systems
Research Institute (ESRI) GIS Conference, held recently at the EDSA
Shangri-La.
The conference gathered users of ESRI, the leading GIS software brand
headquartered in Redlands, California. The attendees included corporations,
government agencies, and members of the academe.
Mapping to improve monitoring system
During that same conference, the Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive
and Integrated Delivery of Social Service-National Community-Driven
Development Program (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP), one of the poverty alleviation
strategies of DSWD, presented how it uses geo-tagging and GIS mapping to
improve its monitoring system of its sub-projects.
KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP is the expansion into a national scale of operations of
the community-driven development (CDD) approach, which was tried and proven
effective by Kalahi-CIDSS. It targets the coverage of 847 of the poorest
municipalities in the country.
As a CDD program, KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP gives citizens control over decisions
and resources to enable them to develop solutions to their community’s
pressing problems, particularly those that are poverty-related. In most
instances, these come in the form of small-scale infrastructure, such as
pathways, bridges, school buildings, health stations, soil erosion or flood
control sub-projects, and community production facilities like solar driers.
According to Pamela Clavio-Galenzoga, the KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP GIS Specialist,
geo-tagging the sub-projects will allow program implementers, which include
the DSWD and its partner government agencies, local government units, and the
community residents themselves, to closely monitor the status of their
sub-projects.
First government agency
NAMRIA thanked DSWD for being the first government agency to submit its data,
and encouraged the other agencies to follow the DSWD’s lead in being open
about data sharing.
DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman acknowledged the recognition of
NAMRIA, adding that DSWD’s geo-tagging mechanism was initiated to serve as a
mechanism to strengthen the capacity of poor and vulnerable communities,
which are what the program covers.
She also said that the submission of the GIS data sets and other geographic
information to NAMRIA will also link with the Philippine Statistics
Authority, which can then support the convergence of anti-poverty initiatives
of the national government, as the information will be made available to other
agencies. By making the data open, the gaps in development interventions can
be identified and duly addressed.
“Through data and information sharing, we will be able to develop programs
and policies that will best respond to the needs of Filipinos, especially
those who are affected by and vulnerable to poverty,” Sec. Soliman said.
Sec. Soliman said that making the data available is also a way for KALAHI
CIDSS-NCDDP to tighten its transparency and accountability mechanisms, adding
that she hopes that the geo-tagging and GIS mapping technology can be used to
further empower the citizenry by making them more aware of and involved in
the development of their villages.
“We hope to make this technology accessible to barangays to empower them to
take part in inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven development,” she
said.
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Foreign Direct Investments continue to post Net Inflows in July;
hit US$4 billion mark in the first seven months of 2014
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Foreign
direct investments (FDI) continued to post net inflows for the 13th
consecutive month in July 2014 amounting to US$436 million.1,2 This
developed as all FDI components recorded net inflows during the month. In
particular, net equity capital inflows surged to US$104 million, or by more
than tenfold from US$10 million during the same month last year. Net
inflows of equity capital rose significantly in July on the back of the 87.8
percent year-on-year increase in equity capital placements (to US$120
million) vis-à-vis the 69.9 percent decline in equity capital withdrawals (to
US$16 million) relative to the same period in 2013. The bulk of equity
capital investments during the month—emanating largely from the United
States, Sweden, the Netherlands, Taiwan and Switzerland—was channeled mainly
to financial and insurance; real estate; wholesale and retail trade;
transportation and storage; and agriculture, forestry, and fishing
activities. In addition, reinvestment of earnings reached US$58
million, higher by 11.5 percent from US$52 million in July last year.
Meanwhile, investments in debt instruments posted net inflows of US$274
million, lower by 43.8 percent relative to the level posted during the same
month in 2013.
On
a cumulative basis, net FDI inflows rose by 56.1 percent year-on-year to
reach US$4 billion in January-July 2014. This reflected continued
favorable investor sentiment on the Philippine economy on the back of the
country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals. By FDI component, net
inflows of equity capital increased by 46 percent to US$866 million in
January-July 2014 from US$593 million recorded during the same period last
year. Net equity capital inflows rose significantly during the
first seven months of 2014 as the 74.8 decline in withdrawals (to US$372
million) outweighed the 40.2 percent decrease in placements (to US$1.2
billion). Equity capital investments during the period—which
emanated mostly from the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and
Taiwan—were channeled mainly to activities related to financial and
insurance; real estate; manufacturing; wholesale and retail trade; and
transportation and storage activities. In addition, reinvestment of
earnings grew robustly by 61 percent to US$458 million during the
January-July 2014 period. Finally, investments in debt instruments issued by
local affiliates (or intercompany borrowings between foreign direct investors
and their subsidiaries/affiliates in the Philippines) in the form of loans
and debt securities increased by
58.8 percent year-on-year to US$2.7 billion during the first seven months of
2014. This developed as parent companies abroad continued to lend funds
to their local subsidiaries/affiliates to sustain existing operations and
expand their businesses in the country.
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1 The BSP adopted the Balance of Payments, 6th edition
(BPM6) compilation framework effective 22 March 2013 with the release of the
full-year 2012 and revised 2011 BOP statistics. On 21 March 2014, the
BSP released the BPM6-based series from 2005-2013. The major change in FDI
compilation is the adoption of the asset and liability principle, where
claims of non-resident direct investment enterprises from resident direct
investors are now presented as reverse investment under net incurrence of
liabilities/non-residents’ investments in the Philippines (previously
presented in the Balance of Payments Manual, 5th edition (BPM5) as negative
entry under assets/residents’ investments abroad). Conversely, claims
of resident direct investment enterprises from foreign direct investors are
now presented as reverse investment under net acquisition of financial
assets/residents’ investments abroad (previously presented as negative entry
under liabilities/non-residents’ investments in the Philippines).
2 BSP statistics on FDI covers actual investment
inflows, which could be in the form of equity capital, reinvestment of
earnings, and borrowings between affiliates. In contrast to investment
data from other government sources, the BSP’s FDI data include investments
where ownership by the foreign enterprise is at least 10 percent. Meanwhile,
FDI data of Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) do not make use of the 10
percent threshold and include borrowings from foreign sources that are
non-affiliates of the domestic company. Furthermore, the BSP’s FDI data are
presented in net terms
(i.e., equity capital placements less withdrawals), while the IPAs’ FDI do
not account for equity withdrawals.)
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BSP's "AlertoAko" launches in Manila
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
(BSP) will hold the second AlertoAko, a BSP Proactive Exhibit on Financial
Consumer Protection Advisories on 15 October 2014 at the Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas head office in Manila. The AlertoAko Exhibit was first launched in
BSP Cebu Regional Office on 2-4 September 2014.
The AlertoAko exhibit is a financial consumer protection campaign that
primarily aims to provide financial consumers greater awareness through
advisories on various financial products and services, thus empowering them
to make informed financial decisions. Considering the proliferation of scams
and frauds, particularly with the introduction of new technology in the
delivery of financial services, AlertoAko constitutes a pro-active approach
to address the need of the public to identify financial frauds/scams.
The exhibit highlights various financial scams, how to detect them and tips
to avoid them, and BSP’s key advisories thereon. There are likewise
interactive games and activities, audio visual presentations, and short
individual lectures on Financial Products, Frauds and Scams and Consumer
Protection. The target participants for this event are the students and
working sector in Manila.
The AlertoAko, which is spearheaded by the BSP’s Financial Consumer Affairs
Group, is open to the public from 15-17 October 2014 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
at the BSP Assembly Hall, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, A. Mabini St., Malate,
Manila.
The exhibit will be put up across the country to enable the BSP to cover more
ground in teaching the citizenry to become smart financial consumers who are
vigilant of financial scams and frauds.
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PSA, WB embark on new natural capital accounting system
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The Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA) and the World Bank (WB) are embarking on the Wealth
Accounting and the Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES), a environmental
economic accounting system that measures natural capital.
WAVES, which is being piloted in Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar,
and the Philippines, is a global initiative spearheaded by the WB, UN
Environment Programmne, UN Development Programme and UN Statistics Division.
WAVES accounts the contributions of natural capital such as forests, wetlands
and agricultural lands to the economy. Through this, it will provide detailed
statistics for better management of the ecosystem and the economy ensuring
sustained and long-term inclusive growth.
The Philippines, being rich in biodiversity, coastal and marine resources,
minerals and other natural resources, is among the pioneers of the natural
capital and environmental accounting. In the 1990s, the former National
Statistical Coordination Board was one of the first statistical agencies in
the world to implement the System of Environment-Economic Accounting, a
complementary statistical framework to the System of National Accounts.
These past initiatives, however, have only been limitedly implemented. The
Philippine WAVES project (Phil-WAVES) thus aims to augment past efforts and support
the development of indicators, tools and methodologies to determine the
sustainable use of the country’s key natural resources. At present, the
project involves the development of ecosystem accounts for Southern Palawan
and the Laguna Lake basin, as well as the compilation of the mineral resource
accounts and macroeconomic indicators of sustainable development.
The Phil-WAVES project was officially launched through an inception forum
held last September 18, 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati City.
PSA National Statistician Lisa Grace S. Bersales, Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Manuel R. Gerochi, PSA Interim
Deputy National Statisticians Lina V. Castro and Romeo S. Recide led the
event which was attended by various representatives from government, private
sector and civil society. The forum featured presentations of World Bank
Environmental Economist Stefanie Sieber, National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA) Director Mercedita A. Sombilla, Australian Bureau of
Statistics statistician Thomas Walter, and PSA Interim Assistant National
Statistician Raymundo J. Talento.
The discussion during the forum centered on the challenges in implementing
the project and on its impact on policies for equitable and sustainable use
of resources in achieving our country’s goal of inclusive and long-term
economic growth.
The Phil-WAVES project is implemented in the country by the PSA in
partnership with the NEDA, the Department of Budget and Management the
Department of Finance and the DENR.
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Customs auctions off more seized rice, earns P161 Million
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC)
continues to generate revenues for the government through the sale of seized
smuggled rice as the Bureau earned P161.35-Million from the public auction of
about 109,500 sacks of rice last October 7, Tuesday.
A total of 800,000 kgs of glutinous (malagkit) rice and 4,675,000 kgs of
white rice in eight lots were sold to seven highest bidders during the public
auction held at the Port of Manila. Sta. Rosa Farm won two lots while
Universal Pacific Food Corp., LOM Marketing, Marulau Trading, 1st Asia Agri
Industrial Corp, Veramar Rice Mill, and Evergreen Cereal Inc. each won a lot.
A total of 40 bidders participated in the auction.
The glutinous rice was sold at an average price of P49 per kilogram, while
the white rice was sold as an average of P26 per kilogram.
The auctioned rice represented shipment seized from Silent Royalty Marketing
and Bold Bidder Marketing and General Merchandise from November to December
2013 for lack of required import permits from the National Food Authority
(NFA). As the rice shipment auctioned is still subject of on-going cases,
proceeds from the auction will be held in trust by the BOC.
Last week, the Bureau filed smuggling-related cases against the
representative and customs brokers of Bold Bidder for the firm’s illegal
importation of rice without any import permits from the National Food
Authority. Bold Bidder imported over 12,800 Metric Tons of rice with market
value of about P512-Million entering the country through Manila and Cebu from
August to November 2013. Three of the lots auctioned are part of the seized
rice from Bold Bidder.
“We are pleased with the results of the auction, which not only raised additional
revenues for the Bureau but also helped declog 245 container vans from the
Port of Manila. We are committed to expediting the disposition of forfeited
shipments in the coming months,” said Mario Mendoza, Acting District
Collector of the BOC-Port of Manila.
BOC-MICP to auction rice on Oct 17
The BOC-Manila International Container Port (MICP) Collection District will
sell 36,400 sacks of white rice through a public auction on October 17, 2014,
Friday, at 2:30 pm at the Ground Floor, MICP Building, North Harbor, Isla
Putting Bato, Tondo, Manila.
The rice to be auctioned—consisting of 70 container vans of white rice
imported by Jade Bros. Farm and Livestock arrived in the country without the
required import permits from the NFA. The shipment was originally part of the
lots that was lined-up for auction last September 11. It was withdrawn
following the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) by the Court of
Tax Appeals. That TRO has since lapsed.
The auction is expected to generate proceeds of P47.028-Million and will
further help decongest the Manila International Container Terminal. Public
viewing of merchandise and pre-bid conference for all qualified bidders will
be on Thursday, October 16, 2014
PORT OF MANILA AUCTION RESULTS:
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Min Floor Price
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Min Floor Price per kg of rice
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Winning Bid Price
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Winning Bid Price per kg of rice
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No of Bids Received for the Lot
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Glutinous Rice (Silent Royalty)
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16,000 sacks or 800,000 kgs
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40 x 20
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P38.93-M
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P48.67/kg
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Sta. Rosa Farm Products
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P39.2-M
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P49/kg
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5
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White Rice (Silent Royalty)
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36,000 sacks or 1,800,000 kgs
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80 x 20
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P46.56-M
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P25.87/kg
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Sta. Rosa Farm Products
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P47.16-M
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P26.2/kg
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White Rice (Silent Royalty)
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20,000 sacks or 1,000,000 kgs
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40 x 20
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P25.87-M
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P25.87/kg
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Universal Pacific Food Corp
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P26.095-M
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P26.095/kg
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White Rice (Bold Bidder)
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6,000 sacks or 300,000 kgs
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15 x 20
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P7.76-M
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P25.87/kg
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LOM Marketing
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P7.81-M
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P26.045/kg
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5
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White Rice (Bold Bidder)
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6,000 sacks or 300,000 kgs
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15 x 20
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P7.76-M
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P25.87/kg
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Marulau Trading
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P7.82-M
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P26.07/kg
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4
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White Rice (Bold Bidder)
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7,500 sacks or 375,000 kgs
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15 x 20
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P9.7-M
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25.87/kg
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1st Asia Agri Industrial Corp
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P9.77-M
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P26.06/kg
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6
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White Rice (Bold Bidder)
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8,000 sacks or 400,000 kgs
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20 x 20
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P10.35-M
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P25.87/kg
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Veramar Rice Mill
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P10.43-M
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P26.07/kg
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4
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White Rice (Bold Bidder)
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10,000 sacks or 500,000 kgs
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20 x 20
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P12.93-M
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P25.87/kg
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Evergreen Cereal Inc.
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P13.06-M
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P26.12/kg
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National seminar on Industrial Designs and Trademarks
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Calling all business and trademark
owners! Do you want to know the latest on trademark and industrial design
protection in the country and around the globe? Are you aware of the new
initiatives of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)
on these intellectual property rights (IPRs)?
The IPOPHL is hosting the National Seminar on Industrial Designs and
Trademarks on 16 October 2014 at the IPOPHL Multi-Purpose Hall, Ground Floor,
IP Center, #28 Upper Mckinley Road, Mckinley Hill Town Center, Fort
Bonifacio, Taguig City. The seminar is funded by the European Union and
administered by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM).
Come and join us! Participation is free of charge but is on a first-come,
first-served basis as we can only accommodate limited slots. For
confirmation, please email: dittb@ipophil.gov.ph or
froilan.buizon@ipophil.gov.ph. For more information on the seminar, please
contact Mr. Froilan Buizon at telephone no. (02) 856-3852.
Thank you and we eagerly look forward to see you in the Seminar.
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Roxas to Albayanos: "Hindi namin kayo iiwanan"
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Interior and Local Government Sec.
Mar Roxas urges Albayanos to trust the national government to lead them
through the crisis they are facing now as they brace for the expected
eruption of Mount Mayon.
Roxas earlier said he immediately briefed President Aquino about the needs of
Albayanos after gathering data about the situation in the province. He also
announced that the President already approved the immediate distribution of
food for the more than 55,000 individuals now temporarily housed in about 45
evacuation centers in the province.
He said a food caravan led by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) will leave today (Oct. 11) and is expected to arrive in
Albay on Sunday. It will initially bring about 50,000 food packs which
comprise 10 percent of the evacuees’ food requirement.
The Vice-chairman of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
(NDRRMC) assures Albayanos that the DSWD will be able to provide for their
needs, as it has shown during the September 2013 Zamboanga siege. “Mataas ang
kumpiyansa natin sa kakayahan ng DSWD dahilan sa ipinakita na nila ang
kanilang kakayahan noong kasagsagsan ng Zamboanga siege ( We have high regard
for the DSWD’s capability which they have already shown during the height of
the Zamboanga siege),” Roxas said.
He narrated that the DSWD provided three meals a day everyday for 120,000
individuals during the three-week Zamboanga siege and until six months after
the crisis.
He said a system is in place to maintain order in the distribution of food
packs to the evacuees. “Yung kakayahan ng DSWD, ng ating unipormadong hanay,
AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), kapulisan, para mamaintain ang order
sa pag-distribute ng pagkain ay nasa pamahalaan natin (The DSWD, AFP and the
police force have the capability to maintain order in the distribution of food),
Roxas said.
He said even the provincial government of Albay has devised a system for the
orderly distribution of food packs from the trucks to the evacuation centers
to prevent anarchy.
The DILG Chief also said the government is aiming for zero casualty, “Ang
goal natin dito tulad ng bagyo ay zero casualty (Our goal here, like when we
had a typhoon, is for zero casualty).”
He also assured Albayanos of continued support from the national government
while they are staying in evacuation centers until after the crisis.
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his arrival message at the
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 in Pasay City on Friday
night (October 10) following his arrival from Bali, Indonesia where he
attended the 7th Bali Democracy Forum. (Photo by Robert Vinas /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his arrival message at the
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 in Pasay City on Friday
night (October 10) following his arrival from Bali, Indonesia where he
attended the 7th Bali Democracy Forum. (Photo by Robert Vinas /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets his official family during the
welcome ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 in
Pasay City on Friday night (October 10) following his arrival from his
Bali, Indonesia where he participated in the 7th Bali Democracy Forum.
(Photo by Robert Vinas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III troops the line in a welcome ceremony at
the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 in Pasay City on
Friday night (October 10) following his arrival from Bali, Indonesia.
(Photo by Robert Vinas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III answers question
during coffee with media held at Nusa Dua Hotel Resort on Friday
(October 10). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) Members of the Philippine Media got an oppotunity to
have a "selfie" taken with President Benigno S. Aquino III during the
coffee with media held at the Nusa Dua Hotel Resort on Friday (October
10). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III expresses his
appreciation after receiving from Indonesian President Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono the “Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna” during the
conferment ceremony at the Bali International Convention Center on
Friday (October 10) at the sidelines of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum.
(Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III receives from
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono the “Bintang Republik
Indonesia Adipurna” during the conferment ceremony at the Bali
International Convention Center (BICC) on Friday (October 10) at the
sidelines of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his response
after receiving from Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono the
“Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna” during the conferment ceremony at
the Bali International Convention Center on Friday (October 10) at the
sidelines of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum. (Photo by Gil Nartea /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges views with
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during the Opening Session
the 7th Bali Democracy Forum at the Nusantara Hall II of the Bali
International Convention Center on Friday (October 10). The gathering is
an annual, intergovernmental forum on the development of democracy in
the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III focuses on the
exchanges during the Opening Session of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum at
the Nusantara Hall II of the Bali International Convention Center on
Friday (October 10). The gathering is an annual, intergovernmental forum
on the development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by
Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his remarks
during the Opening Session of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum VII at the
Nusantara Hall II of the Bali International Convention Center on Friday
(October 10). The gathering is an annual, intergovernmental forum on the
development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. Also in photo are
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao,
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Brunei Darussalam Sultan
Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. R.M.
Marty Natalegawa. (Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his remarks
during the Opening Session of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum at the
Nusantara Hall II of the Bali International Convention Center on Friday
(October 10). The gathering is an annual, intergovernmental forum on the
development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. Also in photo are
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao,
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Brunei Darussalam
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. (Photo by Gil Nartea and Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his remarks
during the Opening Session of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum VII at the
Nusantara Hall II of the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) on
Friday (October 10, 2014). BDF is an annual, intergovernmental forum on
the development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. Also in photo
is Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao.
(Photo by Gil Nartea and Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia – President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Brunei
Darussalam His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesian
President Prof. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Democratic Republic of
Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao and other delegates,
gestures during the Group Photo for the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) VII
at the Auditorium of the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) on
Friday (October 10, 2014). BDF is an annual, intergovernmental forum on
the development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to
foster dialogue-based regional and international cooperation through
sharing of experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles
of equality, mutual respect and understanding. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III poses with Brunei
Darussalam His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesian
President Prof. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Democratic Republic of
Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao and other delegates
for a Group Photo during the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) VII at the
Auditorium of the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) on Friday
(October 10, 2014). BDF is an annual, intergovernmental forum on the
development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to foster
dialogue-based regional and international cooperation through sharing of
experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles of
equality, mutual respect and understanding. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with
Indonesian President Prof. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono upon arrival at
the Bali International Convention Center for the 7th Bali Democracy
Forum on Friday (October 10). The annual gathering is an
Intergovernmental forum on the development of democracy in the
Asia-Pacific region that aims to foster dialogue-based regional and
international cooperation through sharing of experiences and best
practices that adhere to the principles of equality, mutual respect and
understanding. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Indonesian
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono upon arrival at the Bali
International Convention Center for the 7th Bali Democracy Forum on
Friday (October 10). The annual gathering is an intergovernmental forum
on the development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region that aims to
foster dialogue-based regional and international cooperation through
sharing of experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles
of equality, mutual respect and understanding. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III is welcomed by
Indonesian officials upon arrival at the Ngurah Rai International
Airport on Thursday (October 09) to participate in the 7th Bali
Democracy Forum, an annual, intergovernmental forum on the development
of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. The forum aims to foster
dialogue-based regional and international cooperation through sharing of
experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles of
equality, mutual respect and understanding. (Photo by Ryan Lim /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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(BALI, Indonesia) President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives at Ngurah Rai
International Airport on Thursday (October 09) to participate in the 7th
Bali Democracy Forum, an annual, intergovernmental forum on the
development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. The forum aims to
foster dialogue-based regional and international cooperation through
sharing of experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles
of equality, mutual respect and understanding. (Photo by Gil Nartea /
Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his departure statement during
the send-off ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal
II on Thursday (October 09) to participate in the Bali Democracy Forum
to be held in Bali, Indonesia. The annual, intergovernmental forum on
the development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region aims to foster
dialogue-based regional and international cooperation through sharing of
experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles of
equality, mutual respect and understanding. (Photo by Lauro Montellano
Jr. / Rodolfo Manabat / PCOO / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III reviews the honor guards during the
send-off ceremony at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal II
on Thursday (October 09) to participate in the 7th Bali Democracy Forum
to be held in Bali, Indonesia. The annual, intergovernmental forum on
the development of democracy in the Asia-Pacific region aims to foster
dialogue-based regional and international cooperation through sharing of
experiences and best practices that adhere to the principles of
equality, mutual respect and understanding. (Photo by Benhur Arcayan /
Rodolfo Manabat / PCOO / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III interacts with arriving passengers at
the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (T3) in Pasay City on
Tuesday night (October 07). (Photo by Robert Viñas/ Malacañang Photo
Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the status of the five foreign
airlines (Delta, KLM, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific)
that transferred terminals, the passenger volume, traffic, and airport
security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay
City on Tuesday night (October 07). (Photo by Benjie Basug/ Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Emirates Airline Commercial
Operations for East senior division vice president Barry Brown, and Mr.
Salem Obaidalla Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Far East &
Australasia pilot Capt. Franklyn Desiderio and passengers of Airbus 380
Emirates Flight 334 at the immigration area of the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Tuesday night (October
07). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Ryan Lim Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III observes the arrival of Emirates Airbus
A380 from Dubai at the Singapore Travelers’ Lounge (beside Emirates Gate
115) Travelers’ Lounge (beside Emirates Gate 115) at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport in Pasay City on Tuesday night (October 07).
(Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III observes the water canon ceremony upon
arrival of the Emirates Airbus A380 from Dubai at the Singapore
Travelers’ Lounge (beside Emirates Gate 115) at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport in Pasay City on Tuesday night (October 07, 2014).
(Photo by Ryan Lim/ Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III inspects the status of the five foreign
airlines (Delta, KLM, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific)
that transferred from NAIA Terminal 1, as well as the passenger volume,
traffic, and airport security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Tuesday night (October 07). Also in photo
are Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Abaya, Tourism
Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr., and Manila International Airport Authority
general manager Jose Angel Honrado. (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang
Photo Bureau) |
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His Excellency Jan Top Christensen, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Philippines is accorded
arrival honors at the Malacañang Palace Grounds for the presentation of
credentials on Tuesday (October 07). (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang
Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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His Excellency Ephraim Ben Matityau, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to the Philippines is accorded
arrival at the Malacañang Palace Grounds for the presentation of
credentials on Tuesday (October 07). (Photo by Rey Baniquet / Malacañang
Photo Bureau / PCOO) |
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His Excellency Luis Lillo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the Republic of Chile to the Philippines is accorded arrival honors
at the Malacañang Palace Grounds for the presentation of credentials on
Tuesday (October 07). (Photo by Rey Baniquet/ Malacañang Photo Bureau /
PCOO) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Kingdom of
Denmark Ambassador to the Philippines Jan Top Christensen during the
presentation of credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on
Tuesday (October 07). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes Kingdom of Denmark Ambassador
to the Philippines Jan Top Christensen during the presentation of
credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday
(October 07). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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Kingdom of Denmark Ambassador to the Philippines Jan Top Christensen
signs the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan
Palace for the presentation of credentials on Tuesday (October 07).
(Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of State of
Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ephraim Ben Matityau during the
presentation of credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on
Tuesday (October 07). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes State of Israel Ambassador to
the Philippines Ephraim Ben Matityau during the presentation of
credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday
(October 07). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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State of Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ephraim Ben Matityau signs
the Palace Guest Book at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace for
the presentation of credentials on Tuesday (October 07). (Photo by Ryan
Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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President Benigno S. Aquino III accepts the credentials of Republic of
Chile Ambassador to the Philippines Luis Lillo during the presentation
of credentials at the Music Room of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday
(October 07). (Photo by Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |
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